SKU: 630

Original/Reproduction: Original / Matching

Availability: In-Stock

Manufacturer: byf

Date Manufactured: 1943

Model: P.38

Caliber: 9mm

Serial Number: 6160

Action Type: Short recoil, locked-breech design

Capacity: 8 Rounds

Barrel Length: 4.9 inches (125 mm)

Weight: Around 2.2 lbs (1 kg) unloaded

Grips: Black Bakelite Ribbed grips

Markings: Waffen 135

Condition: Near Mint -98%

Bore Condition: 10/10

Mechanically: Excellent 

Price: $2295.00

Seller Type: Classification: C&R / FFL

Seller ID: JMW

Seller Code: PS1495

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

Description

This is an outstanding WW2 original German P.38 pistol, manufactured in 1943 and factory-coded “byf”, the wartime code used by Mauser-Werke, Oberndorf am Neckar. This example remains in near mint condition and is a highly desirable matching-number sidearm, complete with a correct German wartime magazine.

Description & Features

• Manufacturer Code: byf (Mauser-Werke, Oberndorf)
• Year of Manufacture: 1943
• Caliber: 9mm (9x19 Parabellum)
• Serial Number: 6160 
• Acceptance Marks: Waffenamt WaA135
• Condition: Near Mint
• Finish: Original wartime blue with excellent color and luster
• Grips: Original wartime ribbed black grips, crisp and undamaged
• Magazine: Correct German wartime magazine included

The pistol displays sharp machining lines, strong original finish retention, and clean, well-defined markings throughout. All visible serialed components match, making this a particularly attractive example for collectors seeking authenticity and originality. 

Historical Background

Introduced in 1938, the P.38 became the standard service pistol of the German armed forces during World War II, replacing the P.08 Luger. By 1943, Mauser production under the byf code was in full wartime output, with pistols issued widely to the Heer, Luftwaffe, and Waffen-SS. The presence of Waffenamt 135 acceptance stamps confirms official military inspection and acceptance during the Third Reich period.