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Rare Walther P38, SVW code Mauser produced, 9mm
Guns International #: 101359279 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Military Pistols - German - Walther Pistols
Seller's Information
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Seller: surplus101
Member Since: 1/13/17
First Name: Mason
Last Name: Schultz
State: Virginia
Zip: 20158
Country: United States
Phone: (571) 528-7073
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 1
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted:
Description:
The Mauser factory was liberated by the Allied forces in April 1945. Control of the factory was handed over to the French army which was in desperate need of firearms. Many P38 parts were still available in the Mauser storage rooms and the French decided to take advantage of this to produce P38 pistols for their own needs. Mauser used the secret code byf up to 1944 but changed in 1945 to SVW. French army did not change any codes or removed any previous applied German inspection stamps. The French also continued with the serial numbering system as applied by the Germans. The French started assembling P38 pistols, from the remaining Mauser parts in stock, in May 1945.
This is an example of a very scarce and desirable Mauser P38, coded "svw 46". The gun has all-matching numbers (5699k) and an all-phosphate finish which is common on late war guns, French produced guns, and parts made late in the war. The locking block has a German Eagle inspection stamp, but the marking is barely visible due to the rough phosphate finish. Some “SVW” code P38’s have the wartime plastic grips. These grips were stamped from sheet metal. The plastic grips were produced by a sub-contractor and the end of the war ended the delivery of these grips was stopped. The French had to find another source for grips after the plastic grips were finished and this resulted in the stamped, sheet-metal grips. Included with it is an original magazine which bears the correct markings for magazines that were issued with “SVW” coded P38’s. Other than the previously mentioned markings there is only two French star markings, one on the right side of the slide and the other on the locking block opposite the German eagle inspection mark.
P38 is NRA “Good” condition due to a small area of old pitting on the right slide of the slide that has no effect on function. I can find no other rust on the inside or outside of the gun and it operates perfectly save for the slight loss in power of the 75-year-old magazine spring.
Email: masonschultz98gmail with any questions or for more information
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Mauser
Model: P38
Serial Number: 5699 k
Caliber Info: 9mm
Condition: Good
Bore Condition: Very Good
Action: Double Action/Single Action
Finish: black phosphate