Walther ~ P.38 ~ Zero Series ~ .9 MM Luger

This is a nice example of the very desirable fourth developmental stage, "Zero" Series P.38 pistol (usually called 3rd Model Zero-Series). All of these Zero Series P.38 pistols are very significant as they track the various production changes that occurred throughout the early production cycle at the Walther factory. These fourth stage pistols went through numerous design changes on the frame, slide and locking block area to improve the producibility and lower the overall production cost of these pistols. This fourth stage became the final production model that became the standard P.38 production pistol which was used throughout WWII. These Zero Series pistols are characterized by the "0" in front of the serial number "012132", the high-polish commercial blue finish, with commercial type slide markings on the left side with the German Walther factory Waffenamt proofs on the right side. The grips are black plastic/Bakelite with checkered panels on both sides with a rounded lanyard ring on the lower left side. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther Banner followed by "P.38" and the serial number, with a double "Eagle/359" Walther factory proof along with a single "Eagle" firing proof. The hammer and slide lock all carry a small "Eagle/359" Walther proof. The serial number on the front of the barrel is "4209" with "Eagle/88" and "cyq" stamp on the left side. It is fitted with a locking block that carries the last three digits "209" of the barrels serial number, along with a single "Eagle/88" Waffenamt on the right side. The grips are numbered "132", matching the pistols serial number with "Eagle/359 stamp. It is complete with two wartime magazines one with a single "P38v" located on the lower left side of the magazine body and WaA135 marked on the spine. The second magazine is marked "jvd" on the left side of the magazine body. The P.38 leather holster is stamped "bla" 1944 "Eagle/WaA159" Waffenamt on the back.