{"product_id":"walther-p38-ac-42-wwii-german-pistol-british-proofed-import-excellent-condition","title":"Walther P38 “ac 42” – WWII German Pistol – British Proofed Import – Excellent Condition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is an original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalther P38 semi-automatic pistol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, chambered in 9mm and marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“ac 42”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, indicating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWalther production in 1942 during WWII\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent overall condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, especially for a wartime P38. The pistol shows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003every minimal handling wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a strong, even finish and sharp edges. It presents far better than the typical service-worn examples commonly encountered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e any visible marks in the photos are primarily \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehandling fingerprints from photographing the pistol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The firearm was wiped down after photos and properly stored.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pistol bears a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish import\/proof mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, indicating post-war import through the UK. While this does place it slightly below non-import collector examples, it also reflects part of the firearm’s post-war history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grips remain in very nice condition and complement the overall presentation well. The pistol appears mechanically solid with a smooth, consistent action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Walther (coded “ac”)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e P38\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYear of Manufacture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1942\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCaliber:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e DA\/SA Semi-Automatic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMilitary Issue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e WWII German\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent overall condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimal handling wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong original finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish import\/proof marked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrips in very good condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMechanically solid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This One:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“ac 42” Walther P38 in this level of condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is always desirable. While the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish import mark keeps it just below top-tier collector pricing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the condition makes this a standout example for someone looking for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclean WWII sidearm with strong eye appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE SHIPPING!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42891796938829,"sku":null,"price":2450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/IMG-2068_e98bad5b-34a3-4f1a-954b-dffd22c40206.heic?v=1776558793","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/walther-p38-ac-42-wwii-german-pistol-british-proofed-import-excellent-condition","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}