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Walther P38 9mm

Brands: Walther
Caliber: 9mm
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This post-war Walther P38 was produced in Ulm and showcases classic German engineering, featuring matching numbers and rich, wooden grips. Clean, functional, and full of history, it’s a standout example of a Cold War-era service pistol.

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There’s something about the Walther P38 that feels… honest. It wasn’t built to impress in a showroom—it was built to serve, and it did just that, decade after decade. This particular example comes from the post-war production at Carl Walther’s Ulm facility. Cleanly marked and beautifully preserved, it carries the soul of a sidearm that bridged two eras—war and recovery, grit and precision.

Let’s be real—this isn’t just a gun. It’s a conversation piece. The moment you pick it up, you feel the weight of history. The patina on the blued slide, the texture of the checkered walnut grips, the way the decocker snaps into place—it’s mechanical poetry. Those post-war Ulm models don’t show up every day, especially in this condition.

The 9mm barrel is clean, with strong rifling. Mechanically, it’s tight and crisp—everything you’d expect from a Walther that hasn’t just survived the years but aged gracefully. The slide is marked “Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do Mod. P38 Cal. 9mm,” and yes, the iconic Walther banner is as sharp as ever. The serial number is cleanly struck, matching the frame, slide, and barrel—no Frankensteins here.

It’s got that classic heel magazine release, the lanyard loop that hints at its service roots, and those unmistakable wooden grips that show just enough wear to prove it’s lived a life, but not so much that it’s past its prime.

If you’re collecting Cold War-era pistols or want a solid piece of post-war German engineering, this one deserves a spot in your case—or maybe even your holster. Either way, it’s a piece you’ll want to keep passing down.

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Handguns

Brand Walther
Model P38
Action Double-Action/Single-Action
Caliber 9mm
Capacity 8 Rounds
Finish Blued
Grips Walnut
Barrel Length 4.9 Inches (125 mm)

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