Mauser P.38 byf 43 9mm Luger, 1943 WWII Production, Matching Numbers, WaA135 Proofs, Blued, 4.9 in Barrel
This Mauser-coded P.38 is a 1943 wartime pistol marked byf 43, with matching serial numbers on the frame, slide, and barrel. It bears eagle over 135 Waffenamt proof marks on the slide and frame, confirming Mauser Army acceptance. The pistol retains its ribbed brown phenolic grip panels and lanyard loop, and features later commercial import/export markings. It includes two 8-round magazines and a full-flap leather P.38 holster.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. It shows various cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss.
What’s Included
- 2x 8-round steel P.38-pattern magazines
- Full-flap leather holster for P.38
Produced at Mauser-Werke Oberndorf and marked byf 43, this P.38 represents 1943 WWII manufacture. The correct eagle over 135 (WaA135) Army acceptance stamps are present on the slide and frame, aligning with Mauser Army-inspected pistols of the period.
Frame, slide, and barrel carry matching serial numbers, a desirable trait for originality and collectability. Later commercial import and export markings are present, including CAI ST A. VT, GERMANY, and 9 mm Para, providing a clear import history while preserving the core wartime attributes.
The pistol follows the P.38’s DA/SA design with a short-recoil, falling locking-block system and an open-top slide. Controls include a slide-mounted safety/decocker and a heel-type magazine release. It uses fixed sights (blade front, notch rear), an external hammer, and an 8+1 capacity.
Construction is all-steel with a blued finish on the frame and slide. Original-style ribbed brown phenolic (Bakelite) grip panels and a lanyard loop complete the period-correct configuration. The 4.9 in barrel and full-size format deliver the standard wartime P.38 profile.