The P-38 was slightly modified with an easier to make safety system. The German military asked for a few modifications to the HP to make it simpler to produce, and in 1938 adopted it as the P-38. The final version was the exposed hammer HP. There were a variety of experimental versions of this "AP" or Armee Pistole. The first models were "hammerless" or concealed hammer designs in which the hammer was internal and covered by the rear of the slide. In the 1930's, Walther began development of a large 9mm pistol.
The Walther HP was the model of pistol the German military adopted as the P-38. You have a "rare" Walther HP or "Heeres Pistole" (Army Pistol).
Please email me for pictures of all of the markings. All numbers match on the weapon.Īfter prepping the weapon for pictures, I discover two more proof marks on the underside, after pulling back the slide. Right of the takedown lever toward the front of the body is marked a "35".īelow the barrel (as looking down the barrel) the serial number is stamped again. On the frame/body next to the slide catch is another eagle proof (this one the Walther Eagle) and the letters "BH". 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. The bottom serial number (on the frame/body) has an eagle with an "M" below it, perpindicular to the serial number. Both numbers are "over and under" from one another. The serial number is duplicated on the frame, below the slide. 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. 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. I've done some research and have yet to find another with the same markings. I recently acquired this P38 from a friend.
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