1944 Spreewerk cvq P.38 WaA88 WWII German Army 9mm Pistol All Matching P38

Description:
MANUFACTURER: SPREEWERK GMBH 
MODEL: P.38 
ISSUE DATE: 1944 
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: THIRD REICH GERMANY 
SERIAL NUMBER: 1379u 
MANUFACTURER CODE: CVQ (SPREEWERK GMBH, GROTTAU) 
WAFFENAMT / PROOFS: WaA88 (SPREEWERK MILITARY ACCEPTANCE), EAGLE/WAA88 MILITARY INSPECTION MARKS, EAGLE/SWASTIKA (GERMAN MILITARY ACCEPTANCE), WaA88-MARKED WARTIME MAGAZINE 
ISSUED BRANCH: HEER (GERMAN ARMY) 
CONFLICT DEPLOYMENT: WORLD WAR II 
PROVENANCE/RECORDS: LATE-WAR SPREEWERK MILITARY PRODUCTION 
CALIBER: 9MM 
CAPACITY: 8+1 ROUNDS 
BARREL LENGTH: 4.90" 
BARREL FEATURES: STEPPED MILITARY BARREL WITH FALLING LOCKING BLOCK SYSTEM 
RIFLING: SIX-GROOVE RIGHT-HAND TWIST 
OPERATING SYSTEM: SHORT-RECOIL LOCKED-BREECH 
ACTION: SEMI-AUTOMATIC 
TRIGGER: DOUBLE-ACTION / SINGLE-ACTION 
IRON SIGHTS: FRONT BLADE WITH U-NOTCH REAR 
FRAME: ALL-STEEL FRAME 
GRIP: ORIGINAL BROWN BAKELITE GRIPS WITH LANYARD LOOP 
FIREARM FINISH: BLUED  
CONDITION: GOOD ORIGINAL MILITARY CONDITION WITH MATCHING VISIBLE FRAME AND SLIDE SERIAL NUMBERS, SHARP MARKINGS, AND HONEST SERVICE WEAR 
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: DECOCKING SAFETY, OPEN-TOP SLIDE, EXPOSED HAMMER, WARTIME WAA88 MAGAZINE, LANYARD LOOP, MILITARY ACCEPTANCE MARKINGS 
WHAT’S INCLUDED: PISTOL & MAGAZINE 

Few military sidearms are as instantly recognizable—or as historically significant—as the German P.38. Developed to replace the expensive and labor-intensive P.08 Luger, the P.38 represented the next generation of German military handgun design. This example was produced by Spreewerk under the wartime manufacturer code “cvq” and served as part of the Wehrmacht’s standard sidearm inventory during the final years of World War II.

The P.38 introduced features that would influence military handgun development for decades, most notably its double-action/single-action trigger system and integrated decocking safety. Its short-recoil locked-breech design utilized a falling locking block that provided exceptional reliability while simplifying operation under combat conditions. The combination of rugged construction, battlefield durability, and practical handling characteristics earned the P.38 a reputation as one of the finest service pistols fielded during the war.

The left side of the slide bears the desirable “cvq” factory code identifying manufacture by Spreewerk GmbH at Grottau, while the pistol retains the characteristic WaA88 military acceptance markings associated with Spreewerk wartime production. Serial number 1379u falls within a late-war production block and remains visible on both the frame and slide. The included magazine is additionally marked with the WaA88 acceptance stamp, providing another desirable wartime-correct feature sought by collectors.

Spreewerk-produced P.38 pistols have become increasingly desirable among advanced German military collectors due to their distinct manufacturing history and unmistakable inspection markings. While Walther and Mauser often receive the spotlight, Spreewerk examples represent a critical chapter in wartime German arms production and remain essential components of any serious P.38 collection. Matching visible frame and slide serial numbers, proper military acceptance marks, and wartime accessories continue to drive collector demand.

With its unmistakable silhouette, battle-proven engineering, and direct connection to one of the most pivotal periods of the twentieth century, this Spreewerk P.38 stands as a remarkable artifact of World War II military history. The sharp cvq factory code, WaA88 acceptance marks, original Bakelite grips, and wartime magazine combine to create an exceptionally attractive collector package. Whether destined for a dedicated P.38 collection, a Wehrmacht display or a broader World War II military arms portfolio, this pistol delivers the historical presence and collector appeal that have made the P.38 a perennial favorite among advanced enthusiasts.

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Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: SPREEWERK
Model: P.38
Serial Number: 1379u
Barrel Length: 4.90
Condition: VERY GOOD
Manufacture Date: 1944

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Shipping: $34.99
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