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SCARCE Late World War II WALTHER "ac/45" Code P.38 “CIGARETTE” Pistol C&R AMERICAN CAPTURE “C” Block Pistol
Guns International #: 102260965 Seller's Inventory #: 226302
Category: Walther Pistols - Military Pistols - German
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
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Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
SCARCE Late World War II WALTHER "ac/45" Code P.38 “CIGARETTE” Pistol C&R
AMERICAN CAPTURE “C” Block Pistol
Here we present a C&R Third Reich German Walther “ac/45” code P.38 “C” Block “Cigarette” Pistol, made in 1945 in Zella-Mehlis, Germany. Late in the war in April of 1945, Walther was assembling “B” block guns when they were captured by the 90th armored division. Many of these “Cigarette” pistols were assembled for the GIs by plant employees out of available parts bins in trade for “necessities”. That is the reason virtually none of these have matching numbers, as shown by this example. This example does have the “Eagle/359” German acceptance markings, making this example extremely rare.
The P.38 was designed by Walther to replace the Luger P.08 as the standard service weapon for the Third Reich’s Wehrmacht. The Luger was a ground-breaking design, but quite expensive to produce. The P.38 was the first locking breech pistol to feature the double/single action firing mechanism with a decocking safety lever, a prelude to many modern pistols to come. It also features a loaded chamber indicator that is both visible and tactile, extending out of the top rear of the slide, just above the hammer. The falling block locking mechanism was also carried into future pistol designs. Many of these design features are found in the Beretta 92 or U.S. M9 pistols.
The Wehrmacht was the primary buyer of these pistols, but the German police also used about 6,800 P.38s. The left side of the slide is marked “P.38” and “ac/45”, the code for Walther and the year of manufacture. This example bears the acceptance mark “Eagle/359”.
The overall condition is fine. Original finish. The action is excellent. The bore is sharp and shiny bright. The grips are fine.
This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 5 inches.
Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum (Luger)
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
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$2400
#226302
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes