I recently acquired this P38 from a friend. I've done some research and have yet to find another with the same markings.
On the right side of the weapon there are only a couple of markings; One above the handgrip, three lines and a number "359" below it, but upside down. The serial number is stamped on the slide and slightly in front of it, toward the top of the slide before the bend is an eagle proof mark. The serial number is duplicated on the frame, below the slide. Both numbers are "over and under" from one another. The bottom serial number (on the frame/body) has an eagle with an "M" below it, perpindicular to the serial number. No other markings on the left side.
The left side (side with production info) has the following markings; on the slide is the Walther flag and "Waffenfabrik, Walther, Zella Melius (Thur.) and Mad. HP below that, slightly offset. On the frame/body next to the slide catch is another eagle proof (this one the Walther Eagle) and the letters "BH". Right of the takedown lever toward the front of the body is marked a "35".
Below the barrel (as looking down the barrel) the serial number is stamped again. All numbers match on the weapon.
After prepping the weapon for pictures, I discover two more proof marks on the underside, after pulling back the slide.
Please email me for pictures of all of the markings. I am unable to post them here. My email is [email protected].
Does this sound familiar to anyone?
On the right side of the weapon there are only a couple of markings; One above the handgrip, three lines and a number "359" below it, but upside down. The serial number is stamped on the slide and slightly in front of it, toward the top of the slide before the bend is an eagle proof mark. The serial number is duplicated on the frame, below the slide. Both numbers are "over and under" from one another. The bottom serial number (on the frame/body) has an eagle with an "M" below it, perpindicular to the serial number. No other markings on the left side.
The left side (side with production info) has the following markings; on the slide is the Walther flag and "Waffenfabrik, Walther, Zella Melius (Thur.) and Mad. HP below that, slightly offset. On the frame/body next to the slide catch is another eagle proof (this one the Walther Eagle) and the letters "BH". Right of the takedown lever toward the front of the body is marked a "35".
Below the barrel (as looking down the barrel) the serial number is stamped again. All numbers match on the weapon.
After prepping the weapon for pictures, I discover two more proof marks on the underside, after pulling back the slide.
Please email me for pictures of all of the markings. I am unable to post them here. My email is [email protected].
Does this sound familiar to anyone?