The replacement magazine is numbered "07254", with "eagle/359" stamps on the spine. "Eagle/359" inspection marks are present on multiple components, with the right side of the slide marked with a single "eagle/swastika" flanked by "eagle/359" proofs. ![]() This pistols cyq code, WaA88 Waffenamt inspectors marks and. The matching serial number is also located on the front of the barrel lug and left side of the frame above the trigger guard, and the matching partial serial number on the underside of the locking block and on the interior of the checkered black plastic grips. The serial number dates to about June 1942, which coincides with the fall of Tobruk in North Africa. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner followed by "P.38" and the serial number (0178). These are considered as some of the first true German military P.38 pistols manufactured. ![]() ![]() First Issue pistols were manufactured with the rectangular firing pin, concealed extractor and commercial high polish blue finish. This pistol is one of approximately 965 (based on known serial numbers). This is a very rare example of first model, Zero Series Walther P.38 pistol.
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