Very Rare, "40 Added" Walther P.38
| Year: | 1940 |
| Maker: | Walther |
| Type: | P.38 |
| Caliber: | 9mm Luger |
| Bore: | 7.5/10 |
| Condition: | ~70% |
Description
6/9/26 - This is 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 comes with a numbered but mismatched magazine (fairly close in number). The gun has retained roughly 70% of its high polish bluing with areas of noticeable spotty wear and discoloration on both sides of the slide, on the barrel, and on the front strap. Areas of pitting in the same spots, most noticeable on the left side of the slide. The bore has good rifling, but there is frosting and pin-pricking throughout. De-cocker is functional.
Specifications
| Sold: | No |
| Hold: | No |
| C&R: | Yes |
| Condition: | ~70% |
| Bore: | 7.5/10 |
| Maker: | Walther |
| Year: | 1940 |
| Type: | P.38 |
| Caliber: | 9mm Luger |
