Walther P.38 ac 44 9mm Luger WWII DA/SA Pistol, Heereswaffenamt e/359 Marked, 5-Inch Barrel, Matching Slide/Frame, 2 Mags & Holster
This Walther P.38 is a 1944 "ac 44" Zella-Mehlis production with German military acceptance marks, including Heereswaffenamt e/359 on the slide and barrel and the eagle acceptance mark. It features matching serials on the slide and frame (letter-suffix block), the correct ribbed brown Bakelite grips, and classic wartime features such as the loaded-chamber indicator and lanyard loop. Made in Germany, this full-size 9mm DA/SA service pistol comes with two magazines and a P.38-pattern leather flap holster.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: The right grip panel is cracked, visible through to the internals. There is minor finish loss with scattered scratches and blemishes.
What’s Included
- P.38-pattern leather flap holster (interior stamped "P.38")
- Two 8-round steel P.38-pattern magazines with witness holes
Produced under the Walther factory code "ac 44," this pistol dates to 1944 wartime manufacture at Zella-Mehlis. It carries Heereswaffenamt e/359 acceptance stamps on the slide and barrel, along with the German military eagle mark—clear military inspection indicators from the period. The slide and frame show matching serials within a letter-suffix block, a desirable detail for collectors tracking originality.
The P.38’s DA/SA mechanism is paired with a slide-mounted safety/decocker, with the traditional red "F" paint fill. Its short-recoil, locking-block operating system and open-top slide with rear serrations reflect the model’s well-known design. An external spur hammer, a loaded-chamber indicator pin, and a lanyard loop at the grip base round out the service-ready configuration.
Chambered in 9mm Luger, this full-size pistol uses an 8+1 capacity with a 5-inch barrel. Sights are fixed iron—blade front and notch rear. The pistol wears a blued finish over a carbon steel frame and slide, and comes fitted with ribbed brown Bakelite grip panels consistent with wartime production.
Made in Germany, this example combines hallmark WWII markings, correct features, and matching slide/frame numbers. The inclusion of two period-style steel magazines with witness holes and a P.38-pattern leather flap holster (stamped "P.38" inside) adds practical value to the package.