Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Overall, this pistol rates in about Fine condition as refinished. The grip screw is sharp and the markings are crisp. The edges of the slide serrations, hammer and slide release are sharp while those on the barrel retaining latch and safety show light wear. There are several light handling marks scattered over the surfaces with a ding and a few drag lines in the right side of the slide. There is thinning on the edges of the barrel band, barrel retaining latch, slide release and frame, surface loss on the edges of the slide, safety, and extractor, light thinning on the sides of the slide and thinning on the front strap, which has a somewhat mottled looking finish. There are several tiny spots of pinprick surface erosion scattered over the right side of the slide and frame. Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 87% of its metal finish. There are hints of microscopic erosion in the grooves at the muzzle. Beginning with the ac-43 series, Walther started taking less care in controlling their bluing process, so while some parts came out dark, like the slide on this pistol, sometimes the finish was lighter in color with hues of purple and dark red found on the frame.įinish Originality: The finish is original.īore Condition: The bore is a mostly bright with sharp rifling. Type of Finish: The finish on the slide is a dark blue, almost black, while the frame has a lighter color, with purple tints on the sides. The grips rate in about Fine overall condition. There are few drag lines in the smooth areas and several tiny nicks in the edges of the serrations. There is very light wear in the smooth surfaces, just enough to turn the otherwise bright surfaces somewhat dull. The bottom rear corner of the left grip is molded to provide access to a lanyard ring attached to the frame.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are serrated reddish brown plastic with smooth tops and borders that enclose the backstrap. Sights / Optics: The pistol is mounted with a flat topped “U” notched rear sight dovetailed into the slide and a Patridge style blade front sight dovetailed into a banded base on the barrel.
The left side of the front sight blade is marked “-“. The left side of the locking block is marked with an “Eagle Holding a Globe with Swastika” and “1”, the right side is marked with an “Eagle / 359” Waffenamt and the bottom with “256”. The left barrel flat is marked with an “Eagle / 359”, the front barrel flat with “256”, the right barrel flat with a hardness punch mark, and the left rear of the barrel is marked with an “Eagle Holding a Globe with Swastika”. The right side of the slide is marked with two “Eagle / 359” Waffenamts and with an “Eagle Over Globe with Swastika” (Army Acceptance Mark) in the center. The left side of the frame is marked “256” and with an “Eagle over 359” Waffenamt (Inspection Mark used at Walther). Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “P.38”, “ac / 43” and “256”, which identifies the slide as having been made in 1943 by Walther. Arrow_back Returns To All Sold Items arrow_back Return To Sold Foreign Military ArmsĪction Type: Single or Double Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine.