Walther P38 9mm Luger Postwar Ulm Steel-Frame, DA/SA, 4.9" Barrel, Blued, 8+1 — Made in Germany (1962)
This postwar Walther P38 is a German-made, Ulm-produced steel-frame commercial variant from 1962. It carries the Ulm antler and Eagle/N nitro proofs along with a "MADE IN GERMANY" import mark. The pistol features the classic DA/SA system, blued carbon-steel construction, and the hallmark open-top slide. It comes with two 8-round magazines and a P38-pattern leather flap holster.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. It has various cosmetic imperfections, scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Walther P38 9mm Luger pistol (Made in Germany)
- Two 8-round magazines (one with Walther banner and "P.38 9mm" base marking; one unmarked steel magazine)
- Leather flap holster, P38 pattern with integral spare magazine pouch
This is a postwar Ulm steel-frame commercial P38 from West Germany, produced in smaller numbers than wartime P38s and the later P1 alloy-frame pistols. Its 1962 production date and German proof/marking set make it a noteworthy example for buyers seeking a true Made in Germany P38 from the postwar era.
The pistol uses Walther’s DA/SA, hammer-fired, short-recoil system with a falling locking block. A slide-mounted safety/decocker with a red "F" indicator provides clear status at a glance, and the loaded-chamber indicator adds a purposeful visual/tactile cue. The heel-type magazine release and external spur hammer maintain the classic P38 manual of arms.
Barrel length is 4.9 inches with an 8+1 capacity. The open-top slide includes an integral rear sight notch paired with a fixed front blade, delivering a straightforward fixed-sight picture that suits the platform’s original design.
The blued carbon-steel frame and slide are matched with black checkered synthetic grip panels. Markings include the Ulm antler proof mark, Eagle/N nitro proof, and "MADE IN GERMANY" import mark, confirming its West German commercial origin and period-correct manufacture.