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Mauser BYF P-38 1944 Police "L" Bavarian P.D. Lindau Rare
Guns International #: 102121265 Seller's Inventory #: 438
Category: Mauser Pistols - P38 Pistols
Seller's Information
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Seller: Bogart46
Member Since: 4/6/21
State: California
Zip: 92067
Country: United States
Phone: (858) 759-1569
Number of Active Listings: 11
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: USPS Money Order, personal check, bank money order.
Description:
This pistol was manufactured by the Mauser factory for Nazi police in the Bavarian Police District of Lindau- a small district near the border of Austria. Outside of the “44” date suggested, the “byf” code is for Mauserwerk, Oberndorf, Germany 1942-1945 manufacturing period. There is no import mark.
The pistol shows little wear but it does not appear certain of original finish. Rating on appearance, the pistol is 100%. The slides are clear of wear, the firing pin does not look used, the barrel is bright with strong channels, the grain lines in the metal appear untouched in horizontal parallel finish (no grinding to remove rust etc) but there is only a slight red showing on the “F” and on the right side of frame there are a few very small marks under the finish suggesting something was added to the finish or the original metal was not smooth- don’t know which.
Internet “experts” contend that the WWII Nazi P38 pistols that are police marked number between 450 to 800- a small number but those numbers do not specify which police district. Each district has a separate code identification and separate rarity number. The “L” designation indicates the Bavarian Police District of Lindau with a WWII population of 2456 persons (1946 calculation) . [See, T. Lapin, “Mauser Military Rifle Markings”, p.158, “German Police District Codes”: “German Police Unit Marks, 1920-1937” at- “Bavarian State Police Unit Marks, 1930”] Lindau is a Very small police dept.
The condition of this pistol is excellent plus. The grips are in excellent condition with a nice matching color overall with very minor handling marks. It does not appear to have had much use. No rust or corrosion appear anywhere. The interior springs and parts are bright original metal.
P38 police pistols did not follow the military number system. Because of small numbers there was no suffix number range. The extremely rare Nazi [swastika] eagle over “L” police mark [Lindau] is on the right side slide with the Mauser Eagle/WaA135, Waffenamt proof. The left side of the slide is also BYF over 44 marked with the Eagle/N commercial proof. The serial number (3438) stamped on the left of frame in front of the safety lever. All numbers of this pistol match the Mauser slide serial number.
The mix of Waffenamt and commercial/police proofs is due to the fact that Waffenamt inspected components were made available to police inspectors based on requirements at the time. All parts began as military components. The left side of the barrel lug and frame both have a single Eagle WaA135 Waffenamt proof. The front of the barrel is numbered "3438". The locking block is also stamped with last three numbers (438) on the underside of the breech block. The proper grips have P/1528 and 1529/2 [in lower circle] and proper Hersteller-Zeichen symbol in upper circle.
Both magazines carry the Mauser WAA135 proof. The holster is vintage police style difficult to date. It is a quality holster with no stitching or function issues. On the backside the code 12-120-6169 together with the manufacturer Meyer Gronau of Germany. The condition of the holster is consistent with that of the pistol.
PAYMENT OPTIONS: I accept USPS Money Orders and personal/business checks. Items paid with US Postal Money Orders will ship forthwith. Items paid with checks will ship when check clears. Usually within 10 days. Payment must be received within 10 days of purchase.
LAYAWAY: If needed I offer a 60 lay?a?way option. It is 1/3 immediately, 1/3 in 30 days and 1/3 in 60 days. Lay?a?way Firearm sales are final. If you fail to close the deal I will hold funds until the firearm is sold. If the firearm is sold for less, the difference will be deducted from the deposit plus 10% for my time, storage and taking the firearm off the market for your lay-a-way period.
SHIPPING: All firearms shipped Priority Mail with tracking. Shipping will be calculated to point of delivery.
LEGAL REQUIREMENT? Modern firearms must be transferred through a licensed FFL dealer in Buyer’s area. Buyer must supply to Seller a copy of Buyer’s driver license and a copy of Buyer’s local FFL dealer’s license before shipment will be made. A C&R License is acceptable for C&R firearms. All handguns are shipped to an FFL.
SAFETY NOTICE? Buyer is solely responsible for determining that the firearm purchased is safe to shoot. By , the buyer agrees to hold seller harmless against damages, injury, or death caused by buyer’s failure to have the firearm properly inspected for safety.
RETURN POLICY- All firearms come with a 3-day return policy conditioned upon the firearm being kept by the FFL during inspection period and returned in exactly the condition mailed- not being fired, messed with in any way. If you take the firearm from the FFL or fire it it’s yours. In the case of a return, buyer pays all shipping charges. YOU HAVE A 3 DAY INSPECTION PERIOD FROM THE DATE OF DELIVERY TO FFL OR C&R DEALER. SELLER WILL NOT REFUND SHIPPING COSTS AND THERE IS A 10% RESTOCKING FEE DEDUCTED FROM REFUND. YOURIS A BINDING CONTRACT, AND THIS CONTRACT INCLUDES YOU AGREEING TO ALL OF THE ABOVE, THE RESTOCKING FEE AND NO REFUNDS FOR SHIPPING. THE FIREARM MUST REMAIN WITH THE FFL DURING THE INSPECTION PERIOD. IF YOU TAKE POSSESSION OR FIRE THE GUN, SALE IS FINAL.
Price: $7,500.00
Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum (9mm Luger, 9x19mm NATO)
Manufacturer: Mauser
Model: P38
Serial Number: 3438
Condition: 100%
Metal Condition: 100%
Bore Condition: 99%
Manufacture Date: 1944