SKU: GERMAN BYF 44 P.38 PISTOL

Original/Reproduction: Original / All-Matching

Availability: In-Stock

Manufacturer: byf

Date Manufactured: 1944

Model: P.38

Caliber: 9mm

Serial Number: 97759

Action Type: Short recoil, locked-breech design

Magazine: Original

Capacity: 8 Rounds

Barrel Length: 4.9 inches (125 mm)

Weight: Around 2.2 lbs (1 kg) unloaded

Bore: 10/10

Grips: Black Ribbed grips

Condition: Mint

Price: $2400.00

Seller Type: Classification: C&R / FFL

Seller ID: JMW

Seller Code: 1800

Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.

 Description

This is an excellent example of an byf 44 P.38 pistol issued to the Nazi military in 1944. All matching with "Eagle 359" military acceptance proofs. It has retained about 99% of its original finish. Fitted with period-correct blackish bakelite Walther grips. Includes detachable 8 round magazine, markings include "byf over 44" (Mauser factory code,1944) at left slide, left frame with "WAa135" (factory code), and repeated twice at right slide on either side of eagle holding swastika.

History

The BYF 44 P.38 is a notable semi-automatic pistol produced by the German arms manufacturer Walther during World War II. Here’s a closer look at its history, specifications, and significance.

• Introduction: The P.38 was designed by Heinrich Ortgies and was first introduced in 1938 as a standard sidearm for the German military. It was developed to replace the Luger P08, which was more complex and expensive to manufacture.
• Production: The BYF marking indicates that the pistol was produced by the Walther factory in 1944, during the later years of the war when resources were increasingly scarce, leading to some changes in manufacturing processes.

Features

• Construction: The P.38 features a double-action/single-action mechanism, allowing the first shot to be fired in double action mode and subsequent shots in single action after the first shot is fired.
• Sights: The pistol is equipped with fixed front and rear sights, which are typical for military sidearms of the time.
• Finish: P.38s produced in 1944 often display a more utilitarian finish, reflecting wartime production conditions.

Significance

• Military Use: The P.38 served as a reliable sidearm for German troops throughout the war, praised for its accuracy and effectiveness in combat situations.
• Post-War Influence: After WWII, the design of the P.38 influenced many modern service pistols, making it a significant milestone in firearm development.