P-38 Question

Doubs · 07-21-2002, 12:04 AM

I saw a post-war P-38 today. The slide was gray-green parkerized and the frame was alloy. The slide clearly said "P-38" and also carried the Walther banner. It's in 99% condition and looks to be unfired. They're asking $379.99 but I believe I can get it for close to $350. What is the likelyhood that these will become collector pieces? There couldn't have been too many P-38's made after the war before they began marking them "P-1". Does anyone have any idea of production numbers for post-war P-38's or any opinions about the price for this one? It includes a used holster. I'm not a P-38 expert by any means and would appreciate any help given.

Thor · 07-21-2002, 12:32 AM

Doubs, also check http://www.p38forum.com
Now is an excellent time to get a post war P.38 complete with two mags, holster and box. I got mine for trade of a salt blue job on a 45. $350 is a good price. Quite a volume of these have just recently been imported and most have little wear. Mine is VERY accurate for a P.38

And now it looks like..........this!!!

07-21-2002, 12:04 AM	#1
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,670 Thanks: 770 Thanked 1,614 Times in 525 Posts	P-38 Question I saw a post-war P-38 today. The slide was gray-green parkerized and the frame was alloy. The slide clearly said "P-38" and also carried the Walther banner. It's in 99% condition and looks to be unfired. They're asking $379.99 but I believe I can get it for close to $350. What is the likelyhood that these will become collector pieces? There couldn't have been too many P-38's made after the war before they began marking them "P-1". Does anyone have any idea of production numbers for post-war P-38's or any opinions about the price for this one? It includes a used holster. I'm not a P-38 expert by any means and would appreciate any help given.

07-21-2002, 12:32 AM	#2
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Doubs, also check http://www.p38forum.com Now is an excellent time to get a post war P.38 complete with two mags, holster and box. I got mine for trade of a salt blue job on a 45. $350 is a good price. Quite a volume of these have just recently been imported and most have little wear. Mine is VERY accurate for a P.38 And now it looks like..........this!!! __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."