The J.P. Sauer & Sohn Model 38H is a German semi-automatic pocket pistol. It was produced in Suhl, Germany, from 1939 to 1945 for police, military, and commercial use. Chambered in .32 ACP (7.65mm Browning), it features an 8-round magazine and an internal hammer ("Hahn") with an innovative combined cocking and decocking lever

  • Caliber: .32 ACP (7.65mm Browning)
  • Capacity: 8-round box magazine (9 total capacity with one in the chamber)
  • Action: Double-action/single-action (DA/SA) blowback
  • Barrel Length: ~3.3 to 3.4 inches
  • Weight: About 24–25 ounces
  • Unique Features: First major production handgun with a functional decocking lever, a pin-style loaded-chamber indicator, and a magazine disconnect safety.

    An Eagle over an "N" (Eagle/N) is the official German wartime commercial Nitro proof mark