ac 45 P 38

mp44 · 11-01-2004, 08:55 PM

Can any of you give me some help with this ac 45? Seems to have a commercial frame? Any help would be appreciated.
http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/no2_p38.jpg
http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/a_p38.jpg
http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/b_p38.jpg
http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/ac_p38.jpg

RockinWR · 11-01-2004, 09:55 PM

Hi Danny,
* What kind of help are you looking to receive?
* Called an "ac45-zero series" by the collectors. It is a known P.38 variation.
* It is commercial; but, still made in the late/last days of WWII. Are the proof marks Crown/N or eagle/swastika? Also, is there an Army e/359 acceptance??
* Estimated 1900 made between the S/N range of 025960 & 027659. They came after the "Mod P38" marked guns.
* Typically rough in fit and finish. Notice the late war features like the "Cog" hammer with 3 serrations as opposed to the earlier/customary 7 serration style.
* The barrel and the locking block should also bear the S/N (or a portion there-of) for the piece to be all matching.
* Nice find.
* Trust this helps get you going on an ID.
Respectfully,
Bob

mp44 · 11-02-2004, 07:17 AM

Bob thanks fo the great info. This forum always seems to have guys,who go out of the way to help.The pistol has the wa359 proof and is numbered on barrel and stop.Thanks again,must hurry to vote.regards Danny

Fritzer · 11-02-2004, 06:21 PM

Danny,

You may want to visit www.P38forum.com and post your pictures there as well. Orv Reichert maintains a database of P38's if you would like to contribute.

A number of members here also have P38's

That is a very helpful site as well.
Regards,
Fritz.

John Sabato · 11-03-2004, 10:29 AM

For those that don't know about it, P38forum.com is our "sister" website also operated through the generosity of our own Lugerforum benefactor John D. There is also a section for discussion of Walther pocket pistols like PP, PPK and PPKS...

Many of our members are also members over there... including myself...

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11-01-2004, 09:55 PM	#2
RockinWR User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: D/FW, Tx Posts: 279 Thanks: 109 Thanked 31 Times in 16 Posts	Hi Danny, * What kind of help are you looking to receive? * Called an "ac45-zero series" by the collectors. It is a known P.38 variation. * It is commercial; but, still made in the late/last days of WWII. Are the proof marks Crown/N or eagle/swastika? Also, is there an Army e/359 acceptance?? * Estimated 1900 made between the S/N range of 025960 & 027659. They came after the "Mod P38" marked guns. * Typically rough in fit and finish. Notice the late war features like the "Cog" hammer with 3 serrations as opposed to the earlier/customary 7 serration style. * The barrel and the locking block should also bear the S/N (or a portion there-of) for the piece to be all matching. * Nice find. * Trust this helps get you going on an ID. Respectfully, Bob

11-02-2004, 07:17 AM	#3
mp44 User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: usa Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bob thanks fo the great info. This forum always seems to have guys,who go out of the way to help.The pistol has the wa359 proof and is numbered on barrel and stop.Thanks again,must hurry to vote.regards Danny

11-02-2004, 06:21 PM	#4
Fritzer User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 134 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Danny, You may want to visit www.P38forum.com and post your pictures there as well. Orv Reichert maintains a database of P38's if you would like to contribute. A number of members here also have P38's That is a very helpful site as well. Regards, Fritz.