Walther-designed P38, the standard German military sidearm of WWII, replacing the Luger P08. The P38 introduced the double-action/single-action trigger system that became standard in modern military pistols. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 9mm Luger Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 1938, Germany Weight: 37 oz Overall length: 8.6" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military Sidearm, Law Enforcement