Rare, Late - "Trifecta" P.38 - byf 44

Description

2/11/26 - This is a rare TRIFECTA parts P.38 with Walther, Mauser and Spreewerke parts. It is a late date AC Frame P.38 (armorers replacement frame from Walther), a Mauser byf 44 slide, and a CYQ marked and eagle/88 proofed barrel. The locking block has a Nazi Eagle test proof. The whole gun originally had no serial numbers, but serial numbers have since been added to the slide, frame, and front strap. It's a well-documented, but little known category of P.38's. These guns were made in 1945 towards the end of the war. The general speculation is that these guns were not made at main Walther or Mauser factories. In an effort to increase production, labor services were sought outside of the factories, with any parts they could get. Much of which were spare, salvaged or armorer's parts. One theory is they were built using camp labor at the Neuengamme Concentration Camp, but the truth is largely lost to history. The frame has a beautiful plum color to it. The gun has retained about 95-96% of its finish with thinning and freckling on the front strap, a couple of small dots of discoloration on the right side of the barrel, hints of high edge/muzzle wear, a couple of areas of very light freckling, and one very light surface scratch on the right side of the slide. Fitted with black plastic Mauser grips and comes with an "Eagle 135" marked Mauser magazine. Mint bore. De-cocker is functional.