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Import Marked French Mauser "svw/45" Code P-38 Semi-Automatic Pistol, with West German Federal Army

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Import Marked French Mauser  svw/45  Code P-38 Semi-Automatic Pistol, with West German Federal Army
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Import Marked French Mauser "svw/45" Code P-38 Semi-Automatic Pistol, with West German Federal Army Markings

Produced after the Mauser factory was occupied by the French, this particular Mauser also bears the markings of the West German Federal Army, suggesting that it was handed over to the Germans by the French when the decision was made to re-arm the nation out of concern for a future European land war between NATO and the Warsaw Pact. Blade front and notch rear sights, with "P.38" and "svw/45" on the left side of the slide, matching numbers on the slide, frame, barrel and locking block, a French 5-pointed star in place of the old Nazi Eagle proofs, and an "(eagle)BH" Federal Army stamp on the left side of the frame. Fitted with a pair of stamped metal grips and a commercial Walther magazine.

Manufacture: Mauser
Model: P 38
BBL: 4 7/8 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 9 mm
Finish: blue
Grips: metal
Serial Number: 8642l

Very good as arsenal/importer refinished, showing 95% of the current blue, with mild handling marks and bright edge wear. Import marks are present on the right side of the frame. The grips show a mixed gray and plum patina overall. Mechanically excellent.