P 38 - The Firearms Forum

thekidd · 01-19-2005, 03:33 PM

I have a P 38 and I would like to know a little bit about it. On the left side of the slide it has P.38...the letters byf over the number 44...and 6393 a. On the left side of the main frame it has a symble that looks like three lines stacked on top of each other with something in the middle of it and under that is W a A 135. Any info you can provide will be greatly appreciated.

1952Sniper · 01-19-2005, 03:58 PM

It's a 1944 model, made by Mauser Werke A.G., Oberndorf-am-Neckar. The Waffenamt marking of 135 is correct for that factory.

thekidd · 01-19-2005, 04:21 PM

What is it worth ??

1952Sniper · 01-19-2005, 04:49 PM

I'll give you $20 for it.

thekidd · 01-19-2005, 05:32 PM

I see you have alot of knowledge about c&r guns. But your bargaining skill, that is a little suspect. It is not for sale, I was just curious.... Thank you

Xracer · 01-19-2005, 07:40 PM

byf 44 is one of the most common P.38 pistols.

Value depends on condition:

98% - $600
95% - $550
90% - $500
80% - $450
70% - $425

thekidd · 01-20-2005, 05:39 AM

Thanks xracer. This board never ceases to amaze me. When I grow up i wanna be just like you guys.( he he he)

1952Sniper · 01-20-2005, 08:31 AM

For reference, you can go to SOG's website. http://www.southernohioguns.com

They just got in a batch of P38's with original markings (most likely Russian captures). They're selling for $539 as I recall. But of course the factory codes will be random, and condition will vary as well. But their price seems to be in the 90-95% range that Xracer stated.

Silver72 · 02-04-2005, 03:55 PM

Here is a pretty nice one. Walther P .38 byf44.

01-19-2005, 03:33 PM	#1
thekidd V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 92	P 38 I have a P 38 and I would like to know a little bit about it. On the left side of the slide it has P.38...the letters byf over the number 44...and 6393 a. On the left side of the main frame it has a symble that looks like three lines stacked on top of each other with something in the middle of it and under that is W a A 135. Any info you can provide will be greatly appreciated. -->

01-19-2005, 03:58 PM	#2
1952Sniper Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 5,138	Re: P 38 It's a 1944 model, made by Mauser Werke A.G., Oberndorf-am-Neckar. The Waffenamt marking of 135 is correct for that factory.

01-19-2005, 04:21 PM	#3
thekidd V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 92	Re: P 38 What is it worth ??

01-19-2005, 04:49 PM	#4
1952Sniper Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 5,138	Re: P 38 I'll give you $20 for it.

01-19-2005, 05:32 PM	#5
thekidd V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 92	Re: P 38 I see you have alot of knowledge about c&r guns. But your bargaining skill, that is a little suspect. It is not for sale, I was just curious.... Thank you

01-19-2005, 07:40 PM	#6
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: P 38 byf 44 is one of the most common P.38 pistols. Value depends on condition: 98% - $600 95% - $550 90% - $500 80% - $450 70% - $425

01-20-2005, 05:39 AM	#7
thekidd V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 92	Re: P 38 Thanks xracer. This board never ceases to amaze me. When I grow up i wanna be just like you guys.( he he he)

01-20-2005, 08:31 AM	#8
1952Sniper Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 5,138	Re: P 38 For reference, you can go to SOG's website. http://www.southernohioguns.com They just got in a batch of P38's with original markings (most likely Russian captures). They're selling for $539 as I recall. But of course the factory codes will be random, and condition will vary as well. But their price seems to be in the 90-95% range that Xracer stated.

02-04-2005, 03:55 PM	#9
Silver72 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Texas Posts: 542	Re: P 38 Here is a pretty nice one. Walther P .38 byf44.