Two "Q" Suffix Mauser P.38's | Understanding P.38 Serial Numbers
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- In this video, we show you two Mauser P.38's with "Q" suffixes. The one with an early serial is dated 1944, the one with the later serial is dated 1943. How can this be? We answer that question and take a close look at P.38 production and how they were serialized.
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You omitted the most famous "Q", from James Bond!!
I know. I realized soon after the video when public. DARN. Huge mistake. Thanks for keeping me on my toes though !
I've been involved in tool and die for a couple decades. 10k of those a month is no small feat. Even with today's tech and machines.
I just LOVE it when you do a P38 video. I don't know who keeps giving a thumbs down, but they can go to Hell. Thank you for your information and Congratulations on your 50K subs!!
The thumbs down most likely are from anti-gun Democrats.
The thumbs down guy is jealous.
my Walther P38 serial 410488 my police service pistol for many years
The date on the painting was the day German frogmen were trying to blow up the bridge in Nijmegen (Nymwegen) over the Waal river held by the allied forces. They let themself drift down the river from German held territory toward the 2 bridges.
Those are some really nice guns
Q - Honey Badger, Kevin Brittingham Q
Someone's getting used to the RUclips checks. Lol. Just razzin ya Tom. Seems like I been getting an upload from you daily. And that's a good thing. Keep em coming.
The Mercedes/German "Dog Tags" Shadow Box When You first see it you think "what did those four guys die in that Mercedes when it was bombed or something" Probably not and then Tom says they were all dug up around Stalingrad.
I own ac42 # 720h Walther factory 1942 @Sep 3.
You're really cranking out the videos! .😊
Thanks for noticing !
Juan O Savin might be interested in that 3107q P38! Just sayin...
Too much fuzzy math on Saint Patrick’s Day for me!
18 hours ago! 🐶
I have inherited from my grandfather a gold close combat bracelet with papers and photo of the awarding of the medal. How much is something like that worth?
Thanks for the very informative video. I have struggled to find information about my SVW-marked P.38 and from what I had found in different locations, you presented all in one video here. Excellent job.
i have a question,
what could i expect to pay for a basic p38? its my favorite gun and i dont need one thats too collectable
I have ana AC40 P-38 with s/n 7950-a. Is this a 40 added?
Could be. It is right in the transition period. You would have to send us a photo of the marking before we could say for sure. You can send photos through our website. Legacy-Collectibles.com
Great show and thanks for the info my friend 👍👍👍👍👍
I was wondering if you could help me with one I am about to buy. What I find strange by what I've looked at up to now, is that most(if not all I've seen) of these P38s, is that on the same side Walther is written on (left side) the serial number is on it, but on mine on the left its reads *walther p38 ulm / do* - and on the right hand side of the gun I read *392423* which I'd suspect is the serial number, but by other models I've seen, the serial number is Not" on the right side but the left. Any chance you could help me out ?
At present, I have 13 WWII P38s (various makers) and have acquired, over the years, some 21, P38 holsters (various manufacturers [mixed hardshell and soft shell]). Any brown leather P38 holster is a bit hard to find or come by. Most items were purchased, directly, from the WWII veteran. Talking about the Q suffix on P38s, I have never observed a CYQ/Spreewerk with a "q" suffix???
I have an AC 40 marked pistol with serial #5428 b... Your list only shows AC 40 codes with A serial #'s starting at 5900... I am a little unclear since my serial number plus the b is lower than the A numbers starting at 5900... Am I reading the chart correctly? Thank you.
Great videos, I am lucky to have an ac 41 a block in 6,000 range with the holster bring back. Great pistol love it, thanks
Hi, all things being equal, which would be the most difficult to get or the most valuable? A 0 series, or code 480, or ac no date??? Thank you, greetings from Argentina
Thank you. A wealth of information.
Hi. First I do like your videos I have learned a lot from watching them. However I do wish to comment on the shadow box with the German dog tags . I say, with no disrespect to you, it bothers me to see these being offered for sale. I should say I mean the ones that are intact. As you point out when a soldier is killed the tags should be snapped in half, one part to stay with the body the other half to go into records. I am thinking the intact ones you offer for sale could mean those young men were killed in battle and for some reason the half tags were never recovered so their final fates never officially recorded. I know all this happened a long time ago and these were German invaders but still to sell them seems rather disrespectful. Better to send them to the German government for proper processing? Of course if there are proper protocols to be followed with respect with respect to such battlefield recoveries and if they have been carried out then I guess its OK to sell them. I just wanted to share my thoughts.
You make an excellent point. I will ponder that a bit. Thanks for your honest feedback
I watch some artifact digger videos, they usually do report their findings.
Excellet video- good research, clear presentation.
Are those two "q" P.38s reblued? have AC41 P.38. Every tiny bit has Waffenamt stamp - except the magazines, those I bought later, and the blue is as thin as ricepaper - some of it more brown than blue.
The white paint in the stampings is awful. Yukk!
Saw an ac45 in the 1000's c range with only two markings, the eagle 359 and the test fired stamp but no third stamp. It has some minor cosmetic scratches but the serial number matches on the lower portion of the P-38 and the slide. Asking price is $550. Is it worth it?
I have a byf 43 P-38, on the left side between the serial number (1649) and the E135 mark is what looks like a cursive O. I have been unable to identify that mark. Any comments anyone?
Outstanding video and presentation.
Do you know where dog tags came from? Some were found in quantities on eastern front because they had mistakes, although many were taken from fallen soldiers and sold as souvenirs. I want to know what i'm buying.
All we know is that they were part of a dig at Stalingrad. Since I was not there I cant say anything definitive about the circumstances of their discovery. All items in the video are already sold.
I have a Walther with serial number starting with 1 but stamped with Walther banner? What’s that about
You can't take anyone who calls the P38 a Mauser seriously.
great video
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Thank you Leonard!
I have cyq 9894 g. From my understanding, that is a 1944 spreewerk is that correct?
Yes the book I have ,or possibly 1943 .I have a CYQ from the first series (1943) ,and an X series from Nov of 1944 .I'll have to find the book ,It is buried somewhere.I love Lugers and P-38's and K-98k's.
Thank you!!!
Serial numbers restarted every year.
Tom you forgot the most importance "Q" of all James Bond Q,
"He is the head of Q Branch (or later Q Division), the fictional research and development division of the British Secret Service."
See previous response to Brian. Thanks !!
@@LegacyCollectiblesThanks love you interesting videos
Are there any no marked at all P38's?
Aug ait ney bunlar
I have a mauser built in 44, serial # 6*** in real good shape. Any idea how much it is worth ?
900 clams
Hello,
I inherited a P38 directly from my dad who acquired it in 1955ish from a (non-US) Army collection. All parts (frame, barrel, slide) are matched to Serial Number 8277 q.
On the right side of the slide I see Eagle 135-fire test-waffen eagle WaA135. Eagle 135 is preceeded by three characters. N/Wa?A135 The first and the second letter are worn out)
On the left side of the slide I read byf44 and 8277 q.
On the left side of the frame (between the disassembly lever and the hold-open I read (8277 q followed by waffen eagle WaA135.
I cannot see the police inspector mark on the right side of the slide nor do I see the police test fire mark on the left side of the slide.
I was wondering if somebody can spare some time to let me know what I have.
Thank you.
Love your videos. Always educational with a little splash of humour.
Any P-38 from 1942 or before is very rare .While the P-38 was easier and cheaper to produce than the Luger ,they had problems getting ramped up for mass production .So 1942 and before are relatively low production .
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My P38 is BYF 43, loved shooting it, but at one time I mistakenly
Shot high pressure subgun 9mm and the top cover and rear sight went somewhere to parts unknown. Fortunately Sarco at the time had parts so it went back to operational. 🤷♂️
Of the 3 builders of p38s which one is more desirable ?
Walther for sure
I have a Spree works Model 90 percent finish , I would like to know what the year my Pistol was made . Had a GunSmith look at it he says it looks almost new inside and barrel
I never got into the P38, just not sexy like the P08
Chicago Blackhawks won three cups under coach 'Q'
mine is 6973
Thanks, great info, will be looking at getting the book. I have seen a P38 BYF44 with a serial number 309x r (x=a number) that does not seem to fit that table of numbers. The proof stamps are normal correct not like the Q. It was a battlefield pickup in France.
Did you ever find out more about it
It's the thumbnail that got me.
Thanks very much...!
I like Q the dog ! Thanks!
Damn online translation
keep them coming tom
I hate the P38, or more precisely, the P1. I carried it all over Germany in my time in the Bundeswehr, and the only way I could hit something with it was to throw it. It just did not fit in my hand, and now I own a Glock 22 and I feel the same way about it.
Some guys should just stick to long guns,lol. I have a p38 war relic and it shoots within a few inches out to about 50 ft.I have more modern 9mms striker fired and do quite a bit better. Maybe you should just get a revolver.I had friends and family who could bounce a rock down the trail with a revolver but missed alot with the simi auto's. Those old guns were mass produced and they were only concerned with function of firing and not too focused on accuracy.If the enemy was further than 20 ft they used the '98 rifle.The model 1911 .45 isn't an easy gun to learn to shoot accurate,either. I seen a guy empty a whole mag and never even hit the 10 yrd target on his first time shooting one.We suggested he buy a bass fiddle and beat the target with it because he couldn't miss.
I have a post war P-38 made in 9/66 that I purchased in 1971 and has been one of my favorites ever since. I’ve fired several hundred rounds through it and never a malfunction. At first I had to make a small windage adjustment. That placed my 3 inch group firing off hand at 15 yds nicely in the center of my target. I’ve used this fine pistol for CCW, hunting and target shooting. At present it’s hanging off the head board of my bed for self defense. A fine piece of weaponry, easy to use, accurate and reliable. I would suggest looking into some formal marksmanship training and work on correcting whatever bad shooting habits you started off with. I find all too many times people who are poor Shooter’s were quick to blame the weapon.
enjoy interessanto
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