Walther P38 9mm Luger Post-war Ulm Commercial (1983, West Germany) — DA/SA, Reinforced Slide, 4.9 in Barrel, 5 Mags, Original Box
This 1983 West German Walther P38 is a post-war Ulm commercial example with the late reinforced slide pattern and open-top design. It carries Eagle/N nitro and Ulm antler proofs with an ID date code for 1983. The pistol features a DA/SA action with a slide-mounted safety/decocker, a height-coded No. 3 front sight with white insert, and checkered wood grips. It comes with five 8-round magazines and its original box/case.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are markings consistent with previous handling and use. The bore is bright and clean. Please refer to the photos for a closer look.
What's Included
- Original box/case
- Five 8-round P38-pattern steel single-stack magazines (no maker markings visible)
Built at Walther’s Ulm facility, this commercial P38 reflects late-pattern updates with a reinforced front slide profile while retaining the classic open-top configuration. The pistol is West German proofed, showing the Eagle/N nitro mark and Ulm antler, along with an ID date code confirming 1983 production.
Operation is DA/SA with a slide-mounted safety/decocker and an external spur hammer. The short-recoil system uses a falling locking block, and the slide carries vertical rear serrations for a sure grasp. Capacity is 8+1 with the included single-stack magazines, and a heel-type magazine release is employed.
Sighting is straightforward and durable: a fixed notch rear pairs with a replaceable, height-coded No. 3 front blade featuring a white insert. The 4.9 in steel barrel complements the fixed sights for a clear sight picture, and the pistol wears a dark protective finish with checkered wood grip panels. A lanyard loop is present.
The bore is excellent with a mirror-bright finish and sharp rifling, supporting the pistol’s clean internal condition. Its overall presentation aligns with a well-kept commercial P38 from the 1980s, complete with proofs and period-correct features.