Very Rare Walther P.38 - 40 Added

Description

8/14/24 - 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. It also has a desirable serial number, 100a! Walther inspection stamps on all small parts. About 80-85% of the original blue remains, with most of the wear on the front strap and high edges of the right side of the slide. Minty bore. Correct, early magazine with two Walther stamps on spine and a serial number that's only a few hundred digits away. Good mechanics, including de-cocker. Robert Saltsman collection.