Exceptional example of a very uncommon Mauser “Dual-Tone” P.38 pistol used by the Germans in late World War II.  Principal markings include: “7678d” (serial number); “byf 44” (manufacturer’s code); eagle over “WaA135” (military acceptance stamps); “P.38” (model designation for Pistole 1938).  The condition is Like-New with 98% of the blue/phosphate finish remaining!  This pistol is the much sought-after Mauser “Dual-Tone” variation with a blued barrel and phosphate frame, slide, and magazine.   The right side of the slide has a minor factory blemish, which is a common flaw found in the application of the late-war phosphate finish.  The bore is perfect and it seems only test rounds were fired through it.  The pistol is fully functioning, including the safety de-cocker (which is often broken on P.38 pistols).  Of course, all of the serial numbers match on such a minty example.  The magazine is also a major plus; “Dual-Tone” P.38s typically have a blued magazine, but a very small percentage were instead equipped with a phosphate finished magazine like this example boasts!  The black Polyamid-6 grips are also exceptional and the correct type used on late-war Mauser production.

As designated by the “byf” manufacturer’s code, the pistol was made by Mauser-Werke AG, Oberndorf am Nekar.  Based on the serial number, this pistol was made in January 1945 (slides marked “byf 44” are typically found on dual-tone P.38s made in early 1945).  Mauser manufactured only 33,000 P.38 pistols in 1945.

Note:  German pistol serial numbering started with no letter suffix in January of the new year and continued in sequence with a, b, c, etc.; Mauser’s P.38 production did not start over at the beginning of each new year, but continued in sequence where they left off the previous year.

Mauser “Dual-Tone” P.38 pistols in mint condition rarely come on the market!  Excellent opportunity to own a collector grade classic German pistol made in early 1945 when the Third Reich had just a few months to live!  [sk]

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