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Walther P38 Post-War P1
The Walther P1 was the West German Bundeswehr's service pistol from 1957 onward, a post-war evolution of the WWII P38. The primary change was an aluminum alloy frame replacing the steel frame of the WWII original — reducing weight at the cost of accelerated wear on the frame at the barrel lug. The Bundeswehr phased out the P1 beginning in the 1990s when it was replaced by the H&K USP. Large quantities of surplus P1s entered the US collector market.
📄Manual — not on file🔧Schematic — not on file
- Type
- Pistol
- Action
- Semi-Automatic
- Caliber
- 9mm Luger
- Capacity
- 8
- Introduced
- 1957
- Origin
- West Germany
- Status
- Discontinued
- Platform
- P38
Chamberings
Specifications
- Weight (unloaded)
- 26.8 oz
- Overall length
- 8.6"
- Barrel options
- 5"
- Era
- Post-War
- Military use
- Yes
- Law enforcement
- Yes
- Intended use
- military, collector
Documents
No manual on file yet.
FAQs
- How much does the Walther P38 Post-War P1 weigh?
- The Walther P38 Post-War P1 weighs 26.8 oz (1.7 lb) unloaded.
- What caliber is the Walther P38 Post-War P1?
- The Walther P38 Post-War P1 is chambered in 9mm Luger.
- When was the Walther P38 Post-War P1 introduced?
- The Walther P38 Post-War P1 was introduced in 1957 in West Germany and is discontinued.
- What is the capacity of the Walther P38 Post-War P1?
- The Walther P38 Post-War P1 has a capacity of 8.
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