Just released, a new downloadable Ebook on the Walther P-38.
Its title : The Walther P-38 explained
You will find the downloading page here: http://www.hlebooks.com/ebook/p38enload.htm
Many other ebooks on various firearms are now available here : http://users.skynet.be/HL-Editions/ebook/liste01.htm
Content of the ebook :
Field dismounting of the Walther P38 & P1
- How the dismounting bolt works
- Difference between the wartime P38 and the postwar P1
Advanced dismounting of the barrel & slide
- Dismounting of the barrel assembly
- Dismounting of the slide assembly
Advanced dismounting of the receiver ( I )
Advanced dismounting of the receiver ( II )
Operation of the Walther P-38
- The chambered cartridge indicator
- Double-action lock work explained
- The deconnection in the P-38
- When the cartridge does not explode
Breech locking system of the Walther P-38
The safeties of the Walther P-38
- The thumb safety
- Uncocking the P-38
- The automatic safety
- Warning safeties
An experimental P-38 under focus
- The "horseshoe" or "open" sear
- The experimental "square notched" trigger
- Parkerized or phosphate finish
Evolution the P-38 design
Postwar P-38 or P-1
- Dismounting the Walther P-1
- Parts comparison between the P38 and the P1
- Later changes in the postwar P-1
- Point of weakness in the postwar P-1 slide
The markings on the P-38
- The serial number
- Proof marks, acceptance stamps, and control markings
- Producers indentifying codes
The magazine of the P-38
- Dismounting the P-38 magazine
- Markings of the P-38 magazine
- The use of overpowered cartridges
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