The P38 was the German Wehrmacht's standard service pistol during World War II, replacing the P08 Luger. It introduced the double-action/single-action trigger to military service pistols and the exposed-hammer decocker — innovations that became standard across European military pistol design for the next four decades. Post-war production continued under the West German Bundeswehr. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 9mm Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 1938, Germany Weight: 28 oz Overall length: 8.58" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military, collector, historical