Walther P38

[Steiner]

I have a Walther P38 (post war with civilian grips) and like to know when it's made and for what purpose (army, police ...).
It has the following inscription on the side: "Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do" and " P38 Cal. 9mm". There is also the nbr "59" with a drawing of a shooting star and the post war German eagle with the letter "N" underneath. The registration nbr is "331013".
Thanks in advance

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[David Tiffin]

I have copied this to the firearms forum where it should be.
Thanks

[JensF.]

Steiner, this sounds like the Federal German proof mark for shooting smokeless- (nitro-) powder "N".

[JensF.]

Compare these:

http://www.waffeninfo.net/waffen/beschuss.htm

[Steiner]

Thanks Majorpayne, very informative site.

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