ac 45 "C" Block P-38 With Single Proof Mark

[Michael Stern]

Hi,
I just picked up a very clean ac45 P-38 at a local military show. The gun is in excellent condition with almost no wear. It is a typical "C" block model with only one proof mark on the right side of the slide. It does have a mismatched slide and frame. I kind of picked it up on impulse, and when I got home thought I might have made a mistake. My cost for this item was $450.00 - Was it a deal, or should I have kept on walking? Thanks in advance for your responses.
Mike

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[wmmyers]

Ac 45

You should feel so guilty that you sell it to me. That is the only way you will feel better. How is the magazine marked? Good purchase, enjoy.

[Michael Stern]

Walther ac 45 C block

You should feel so guilty that you sell it to me. That is the only way you will feel better. How is the magazine marked? Good purchase, enjoy.

Hi,
Thanks for your response, the magazine is marked jvd
Mike

[leondes]

Hi Mike,

On first glance, it looks like a ac45 "c" block mismatch but....is that marking on the frame "WaA135"? What is the number of the marking on the takedown lever?

Regards, Leon

[Michael Stern]

Walther ac 45 C block

Hi,
My original photos really didn't show the proof marks, but this gun contains both WaA135 and 395 markings. I find that very unusual.

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[leondes]

Hi Mike,

That's what I thought I saw. Also, the takedown lever is marked "135". "135" means Mauser, "359" means Walther. So, what you have is a parts gun with no way of knowing when it was originally put together.

Still, not a bad price for a complete P.38 in nice condition.

Regards, Leon

[Michael Stern]

Walther ac 45 C block

Hi Mike,

That's what I thought I saw. Also, the takedown lever is marked "135". "135" means Mauser, "359" means Walther. So, what you have is a parts gun with no way of knowing when it was originally put together.

Still, not a bad price for a complete P.38 in nice condition.

Regards, Leon

Hi Leon,
Based on what you are telling me, I have a clean shooter. I was a bit suspicious due to the 2 different proof marks, but I'm not as well versed on the various P-38 configurations. Thanks for your help.
Mike

[Michael Stern]

Walther ac 45 C block P-38

Hi Leon,
Based on what you are telling me, I have a clean shooter. I was a bit suspicious due to the 2 different proof marks, but I'm not as well versed on the various P-38 configurations. Thanks for your help.
Mike

Hi Leon,
I forgot to ask about the un-numbered frame. Some collectors feel this is another interesting feature. Any ideas?
Mike