Walther P38 pistol

Walther P38 pistol with a holster and a small metal tool (see ZBA0371.1, ZBA0371.2 and ZBA0371.3). The stock consists of hard composite grips with a box magazine incorporated in the butt. The magazine takes eight rounds of ammunition. The rest of the pistol is steel. Blowback, automatic. The barrel is fitted with a blade foresight and rearsight. The calibre is 9mm Parabellum. Stamped on the pistol is the following: 'P.38' 'ac' '41' an eagle and a swastika '359' (serial number) '7835 b'. It has a brown leather holster. This pistol was taken from a surrendered U-boat in 1945.

Object Details

ID: ZBA0371
Collection: Weapons
Type: Pistol
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Mauser Waffenfabrik
Date made: After 1938
People: Mauser Waffenfabrik
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 215 x 135 x 40 mm
Parts: Walther P38 pistol
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