Old P-38 - The Firearms Forum

Double D · 09-09-2011, 03:41 PM

This belongs to a customer who wants to determine a value. Any help would be appreciated. Thank You in advance. The markings are as follows: serial # is 7035x and its stamped W8A135 and on top there is BYF44.

Jim K · 09-09-2011, 05:56 PM

The pistol was made by Mauser (code - byf) in 1944. The WaffenAmt (WaA) 135 is the mark for the head inspector assigned to the Mauser factory. The eagle and swastika mark is the German army proof and acceptance mark. 7035x is the serial number.

The gun is somewhat rusted, though it appears fully functional. I would estimate a retail value at $400+.

Jim

Double D · 09-09-2011, 07:04 PM

Yea, it does shoot. I guessed its value to be between 3-400 so I was close. Thanks Jim, you always come thru. Anyone else have anything?

09-09-2011, 03:41 PM	#1
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,086	Old P-38 This belongs to a customer who wants to determine a value. Any help would be appreciated. Thank You in advance. The markings are as follows: serial # is 7035x and its stamped W8A135 and on top there is BYF44. Attached Images __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder. -->

09-09-2011, 05:56 PM	#2
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: Old P-38 The pistol was made by Mauser (code - byf) in 1944. The WaffenAmt (WaA) 135 is the mark for the head inspector assigned to the Mauser factory. The eagle and swastika mark is the German army proof and acceptance mark. 7035x is the serial number. The gun is somewhat rusted, though it appears fully functional. I would estimate a retail value at $400+. Jim

09-09-2011, 07:04 PM	#3
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,086	Re: Old P-38 Yea, it does shoot. I guessed its value to be between 3-400 so I was close. Thanks Jim, you always come thru. Anyone else have anything? __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.