'Pinocchio' P38/P1 ???

kurusu · 05-12-2015, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepherder

Mario, I have two Walthers: The P38 and the P1. I don't plan on altering either one. But surplus barrels were plentiful (at one time) and I like the 7.65mm Parabellum cartridge. When I read that the P38/P1 had been offered in 7.65 Parabellum at some time in the past, I looked for that caliber barrel. I couldn't find one.

That was just my personal opinion and it don't count for this matter. You should do whatever pleases you.

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Originally Posted by sheepherder

So I salvaged the breech portion of the bent barrel/liner, and will fabricate a longer barrel for it.

Or maybe shorter???

Now that I see that there are plenty of six and seven inch barrels for sale, I may just make a four inch 'shortie'...

How about a P38K rendition.

K.Wilhelm · 05-12-2015, 12:48 PM

One additional vote for the "stubbie"! Bill

View Poll Results: What length?
six inch	7	29.17%
seven inch	10	41.67%
eight inch	7	29.17%
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05-12-2015, 12:48 PM	#2
K.Wilhelm User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Central Colorado Posts: 215 Thanks: 45 Thanked 111 Times in 66 Posts	One additional vote for the "stubbie"! Bill __________________ NRA Endowment Life member Proud veteran of the Naval Security Group

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