A German Second World War P.38 from the Spreewerk plant, coded cyq, serial 7837R, made between 1943 and 1945. It is a 9mm with a 5-inch round barrel, and the serial numbers match across the pistol. Waffenamt inspection stamps show on the slide and frame. The bore is bright and shiny with strong rifling, the grips show light wear and no cracks, and the action works as it should.

This is a collector's handgun for a Texas buyer, not a carry gun, and the matching numbers and visible acceptance stamps are what a P.38 collector looks for first. Buying it follows the usual handgun steps here: photo ID, Form 4473 and a NICS check at the dealer, or a current License to Carry at most dealers, with no permit or waiting period on the state side. Shoot it sparingly if at all; a bore this good on a wartime pistol is worth keeping that way.

Key features

• Spreewerk cyq P.38, 9mm, 5-inch barrel
• Made 1943 to 1945, serial 7837R
• Matching serial numbers, Waffenamts on slide and frame
• Bright bore with strong rifling
• Light grip wear, no cracks, action functions

The pistol ships to a Texas FFL dealer of your choice, where you complete the transfer paperwork and pick it up.