Walther P38 - The Firearms Forum

joemit · 11-22-2009, 08:11 AM

I've been offered a Walther P38 9mm for $400. Gun has one magazine and original WWII holster. Serial no. is 6363 c followed by ac 44. All parts seem to have matching serial numbers and I understand the "44" is the year it was made. As it was toward the end of the war, I can see that the machine work on all parts is rough. Does this impact performance? I would estimate blueing at about 80 pertent. Is this pistol worth $400? Any help would be greatly appreciated

wonderwhippet · 11-22-2009, 12:38 PM

This is a Walther made P38, and you are correct that it was made in 1944. The price you mention is very cheap for such a pistol, especially since it has a holster. I would estimate this rig is worth at least $600 to $700. Buy it.

11-22-2009, 08:11 AM	#1
joemit Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: central Massachusetts Posts: 1	Walther P38 I've been offered a Walther P38 9mm for $400. Gun has one magazine and original WWII holster. Serial no. is 6363 c followed by ac 44. All parts seem to have matching serial numbers and I understand the "44" is the year it was made. As it was toward the end of the war, I can see that the machine work on all parts is rough. Does this impact performance? I would estimate blueing at about 80 pertent. Is this pistol worth $400? Any help would be greatly appreciated --> Last edited by joemit; 11-22-2009 at 10:43 AM.. Reason: add image

11-22-2009, 12:38 PM	#2
wonderwhippet Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,586	Re: Walther P38 This is a Walther made P38, and you are correct that it was made in 1944. The price you mention is very cheap for such a pistol, especially since it has a holster. I would estimate this rig is worth at least $600 to $700. Buy it.