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When was the Walther P38 made?
The Carl Walther Company began development of a new military pistol in the mid-1930s to replace the WW I Luger design. In 1938, the Werhmacht adopted Walther’s design and called it the “Pistole 38.” The pistol went into full production by mid-1940 and became standard issue in the World War II.
Where is serial number on Walther P38?
The Walther banner and P38 model indication are stamped on the left side of the slide with the serial number next to it.
What is the difference between a Walther P1 and P38?
The short answer is that there is no difference between the P38 and the P1. It’s the same gun gun with a different, post-war designation.
What do the markings on a Walther P38 mean?
The P38 was developed by Carl Walther in 1938. In 1940 the walther banner was replaced by a secret code to indicate the manufacturer. The Germans were afraid that markings like the Walther banner would make it quit easy for the allies to determine the weapon production sites and bomb them.
Who made my P38?
Carl Walther GmbH
The Walther P38 (originally written Walther P.38) is a 9 mm semi-automatic pistol that was developed by Carl Walther GmbH as the service pistol of the Wehrmacht at the beginning of World War II. It was intended to replace the costly Luger P08, the production of which was scheduled to end in 1942.
Do they still make the Walther P38?
The last commercial P38 pistol was manufactured in the year 2000. Technical Description: The Walther P38 is a short-recoil operated, locked-breech pistol.
What ammo does a Walther P38 use?
| Walther P38 | |
|---|---|
| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum |
| Caliber | 0.355 inches (9.0 mm) |
| Action | Short recoil, hinged locking piece assisted breechblock |
| Muzzle velocity | 1,050 ft/s (320 m/s) |
What kind of gun did James Bond use?
Walther PPK pistol
The iconography of James Bond is almost as famous as the character himself. The spy is known for his Aston Martin, his trilby, his martini (shaken, not stirred) — and his signature Walther PPK pistol. Though the films referred to Bond’s gun as the PPK, the actual prop used in “Dr.