German Walther P.38 AC41 Cal 9mm Pistol & Marked Holster
SKU: GERMAN WALTHER P.38 AC41 PISTOL SN:6973
Original/Reproduction: Original
Availability: In-Stock
Manufacturer: Walther
Date Manufactured: 1941
Model: P.38
Caliber: 9mm
Serial Number: 6973
Action Type: Toggle Action Striker-Fired Semi-Auto, Removable Magazine Fed
Capacity: 8 Rounds
Barrel Length: 5" Inch
Bore: 8.5/10
Grips: Ribbed grips
Condition: Very Good
Holster: P.38 Leather Hardshell
Price: $1300.00
Seller Type: Classification: C&R / FFL
Seller ID: LUKE
Seller Code: Luke-1000 Consignment
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description
This is an WW2 German Walther P.38 AC41, Caliber 9mm Pistol with an origiinal Marked P.38 black leather Holster.
History
The Walther P.38 pistol served as a classic and historically important WWII German firearm which displayed the manufacturing year "ac 41" indicating Walther produced it in 1941. The Wehrmacht adopted the 9mm Parabellum chambered P.38 as its standard service pistol to replace the aging Luger P.08. The P.38 introduced modern double-action/single-action trigger operation and decocking safety lever together with cost-effective robust design features for wartime manufacturing. The pistol maintains its original blued finish from World War II while showing matching serial numbers which demonstrate the production standards of early wartime before mid-war production became more streamlined. The "ac 41" code indicates that this pistol originated from Walther's Zella-Mehlis factory in Thuringia which operated as a primary manufacturing site during the Third Reich period. A black leather hard-shell holster from World War II accompanies the pistol while maintaining its original stitching and embossed markings. The Wehrmacht issued these holsters to officers and NCOs and they exist as standalone collectible items. A WWII militaria collector or historical firearms enthusiast can acquire this Walther P.38 AC41 set to own one of the most significant sidearms from World War II which brought innovative design and historic service achievements.
