1944 Mauser P38 in 9mm. The gun is in good condition and comes with one 8-round magazine.


 


Overview:


 


Manufacturer Code: Mauser used the secret wartime factory code "byf" instead of its name to confuse Allied Intelligence. A 1944 model is stamped "byf 44" on the slide alongside the P.38 desgination.


 


Production History: Mauser was ordered to begin manufacturing the P38 to supplement Walther's output, officially starting full production in late 1942. By 1944, production was running at high wartime volumes.


 


Key Features: It is a 9x19mm Parabellum, double/single-action, semi-automatic pistol featuring a locked-breech design and an exposed hammer. Late-war 1944 models often show rougher machining marks and finish quality compared to early-war variants as German manufacturing felt the strain of the failing war effort.


 


Markings: Authentic miltary specimens feature Waffenamt acceptance stamps (Eagle over a number, such as Eagle/135 or Eagle/655 typical for Mauser) and matching serial numbers on the slide, frame, and barrel.