SOLD - Very Rare Walther P.38 - 40 Added

Description

12/12/24 - This is an all original example of a very rare Walther P.38 from 1940, known as the "40 added" variation. In 1940, Walther was assigned the new production code "ac". The first 2,650 pistols produced were made without the manufacture year marked on the slide, and at some point it was decided to add those last two digits. The earliest dated variation was made using slides that were already 'ac' marked, so the '40 date was added later. There were only about 6,000 of this variation produced in 1940. The pistol is all matching numbers, including the grips. Walther inspection stamps on all small parts. It has lost the majority of its original high polish bluing with obvious wear throughout. There is an area of tiny pitting on the left side of the slide. The magazine is mismatched but in the correct "a" block. The bore has good rifling, but there is light freckling throughout. De-cocker is functional.