P38 for review and value estimation? 1 out of 2

[shootyourshot]

Dear collectors,

Can you please look at the following P38 and give me your feedback on the gun as well as value estimation? A buddy of mine picked them up but not sure if he paid too much . This is 1 out of 2. The second one will follow soon

P38 AC42

• matching numbers throughout
  unmolested condition
  seems to be "really" used and not been reblued

[DennyB]

From what I can see, I see no red flags. That code & date is more desirable than the later ones I do believe.
I haven't kept up on P-38 prices but the last time I looked this one would be in the $700-$800 range but that was a while back. I am sure prices have gone up since then.

[Matt Weber]

I agree with Denny here. Condition looks good, and from what I can see, I don't see any problems. As long as you are certain it is 100% matching, non-import, I'd agree with the price range.

Matt

[ValhallaMilitaria]

7-800 is fair...prices in a recession are what the market will bear.

[dhunter93]

The 7-800 number is correct.. The problem today is almost no one has cash to throw around.. I would say if you needed to sell it asap $500-550 would do it over night..

[shootyourshot]

Thank you all for your feedback! It is a correct matching NON import version as we are located in Europe directly from the German market.

Good to know that he has paid was a good price then

Also the AC42 is more appreciated then a AC43 or 44?

Cheers
shootyourshot

[shootyourshot]

Hello collectors

is a AC41 or AC42 more "harder" to get then an AC43 or 44?

cheers
shootyourshot

[nomadr]

Your ac 41 (if early high polish up to around "g" block) is much more desirable and the price goes up to $1000 if all matching and original good condition. One matching mag will add to that value by at least $200. Two...?

Also note ac 41 with a "ac" marked on the trigger guard (up to about mid "b" block) is also a extra plus!

Your earlier pistols (many going to the Russian front) will be harder to find than the latter more common ac 44

Hope this helps!

Bob

[shootyourshot]

Hello Bob (Nomadr),

Thank you for your info! This P38 is an AC42 with "f" code so somewhere mid 1942, but matching all over and it is in a "used" condition.

My friend will get the gun next week directly from the "Heimat" Germany and we will check it and make more detailed pics!

rgds
shotyourshot

[scotty1418]

I think it's fair to say that you cant really compare going prices in the firearms market between countries unless they have a similar flow of firearms and ease of purchase.

I'm sure the rate for a deac P38 in the UK is much different than a piece at a US gunshow etc - FX rates aside.

Yours does look like a very nice piece!