The P38 design sacrifices accuracy to reliability. My choice on a $1,000 budget of a prewar Walther for shooting would be a moderately used Zella Mehlis PP in .22LR. Its postwar Manurhin counterpart shouldn't cost over $800 in near mint condition. For a prewar centerfire pistol in the same price range, look for a S&W M&P or a Colt Official Police.
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