{"product_id":"walther-p-38-ac-45-9mm-matching-wwii-pistol-with-original-1944-holster","title":"Walther P.38 “ac 45” – 9mm – Matching WWII Pistol with Original 1944 Holster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a very desirable late-war \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalther P.38 chambered in 9mm Luger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, manufactured by Walther in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1945\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“ac 45.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The “ac” manufacturer code identifies Walther, while the “45” indicates 1945 production. These late-war examples are particularly collectible because they represent the final period of German wartime P.38 manufacture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pistol appears to retain its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ematching-numbered major components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the exception of the magazine as noted. The serial visible in the photographs appears to be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1068a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with matching partial numbers visible on associated components. The pistol retains appropriate wartime inspection\/proof markings and the characteristic black ribbed grips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is good overall for a late-war military pistol. The metal retains a substantial amount of finish with visible edge wear, handling marks and scratches consistent with service use. The grips remain intact and present well. The pistol has the classic late-war appearance collectors generally prefer over refinished examples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso included is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal German P.38 leather holster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The inside is clearly maker-marked and dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1944\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with additional Waffenamt-style inspection markings visible. The leather shows honest wartime\/period use with surface wear and crazing, but the body, flap, stitching and belt loops remain intact. An original WWII P.38 holster is a meaningful addition to this package; comparable late-war holsters by themselves can bring several hundred dollars depending on maker and condition.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE SHIPPING TO YOUR FFL!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43507962970189,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/7450F555-30BE-40B7-B069-8133819755F0.jpg?v=1787587017","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/walther-p-38-ac-45-9mm-matching-wwii-pistol-with-original-1944-holster","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}