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The P38 was an outstanding handgun. 9mm, eight +1, double/single action. locking block, decocker, dual recoil springs. The manufacturers were Mauser (BYF), Walther (AC), and Spreewerke (CYQ). Walthers are considered the best, Mauser next and Spreewerke the last. The first two were commercial and military gun manufacturers, Spreewerke a railroad engine manufacturer who got in to the business of firearms late in the war and primarily used slave labor. Top down Walther, Mauser, Spreewerke ![[Linked Image]](https://i.postimg.cc/13rdDC2x/thumbnail-1.jpg) Field stripped ![[Linked Image]](https://i.postimg.cc/j26HB9zt/thumbnail-3.jpg) The Beretta 92 copied the P38. ![[Linked Image]](https://i.postimg.cc/9MYz2jN8/thumbnail-5.jpg) Main difference is the recoil spring. Beretta used the P38 locking block design. ![[Linked Image]](https://i.postimg.cc/3Jshtctd/thumbnail-2.jpg) When compared with the other predominant military handguns at the time the P38 was very modern. Colt 1911, C96 Mauser., P08 Luger ![[Linked Image]](https://i.postimg.cc/LshrRkCr/thumbnail-4.jpg) The 1911 was simpler than the other two, but its easy to see how revolutionary the P38 design was. Manufacturing was greatly simplified compared to the P08 and C96. I still haven't figured out exactly the C96 works. ![[Linked Image]](https://i.postimg.cc/m2J98TxC/thumbnail-6.jpg)
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We’re not dead. We just smell that way. Dayum. - AC870
Yessir! I’m always gonna shoot what makes me happy and I want everyone else to do the same! If you shoot one be proud of it and don’t worry what anyone else thinks. - SJ22
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They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.
Ben Franklin
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Range day with them a while back - all good shooters. ![[Linked Image]](https://i.postimg.cc/8zSmGL4t/July-3.jpg)
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I had a p38 like that with the holster and all that was brought back from WWII. It had swastikas on it. The Military museum in Huntsville has it now.
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I love the broomhandle mauser.
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Cool every time you get em out
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Wow. Amazing collection. You always have interesting posts. 
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As always an interesting and intriguing post, Appreciate the history lesson RK.
Well, the way I see it is there's just too many assholes
On a good day there's a bunch of assholes in here.
On a bad day there's too many assholes in here.
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As always an interesting and intriguing post, Appreciate the history lesson RK.
The harder I practice, the luckier I get.
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Nice stash of guns
How many pistols u own ?
I got several 9mm for protection and carry a mini smith and Wesson 380 w laser in my pocket
Only unique thing i got is a colt Python 357 revolver in the box never fired my dad got back in 84-85
Nice post
Hunt the wind - leave it better than you found it - love your neighbor as you love your self
We need prayer for our country now more than ever
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Nice stash of guns
How many pistols u own ?
I got several 9mm for protection and carry a mini smith and Wesson 380 w laser in my pocket
Only unique thing i got is a colt Python 357 revolver in the box never fired my dad got back in 84-85
Nice post Colt Python - That's a very nice gun - lots of $ in that one. I carry a Ruger LCPII, have a 9mm and a shotgun at home. The rest of the guns and gear stay locked up. I collect, maintain, reload for, and shoot WWI and WWII military guns. Its been a hobby for a lot of years. Love to get them out and shoot them. And to answer the question - too many. Can't seem to stop.
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Nice collection. I'm like most of Aldeer and wish I was rich enough to own just one gun.  Obviously, I jest as I own one gun. My duty weapon the City gave me when I retired.
Last edited by jawbone; 07/19/22 07:24 PM.
Lord, please help us get our nation straightened out.
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Yea - my Dad got into collecting a little - I could see how it could be addictive
Thanks RoadKill
Hunt the wind - leave it better than you found it - love your neighbor as you love your self
We need prayer for our country now more than ever
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Nice collection. I'm like most of Aldeer and wish I was rich enough to own just one gun. I know better. Ya'll spend your $ on expensive shotguns, high dollar deer rifles and exotic scopes, hunting leases, weeks on vacation, hunting trips, bass boats, 40' pick up trucks, and RVs. Everybody has their definition of what makes them who they are. Then there is all the accessories that go with that definition. I live a very simple life and wouldn't have it any other way. Old military guns are my hobby like everyone else has theirs.
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Nice group of pistols ! Now that I've completed my set of WW2 rifles except for a Carcano ( not looking real hard ) next up is a Luger , P38 & Broomhandle . Already got the 1911 . Crazily passed on a P38 & Luger within 6 months of each other a few years ago at a local shop at fair prices. I was still chasing Garands & 03's at that time . Don't regret it but finding the pistols hard to find now without breaking the bank .
When you find your self in a hole stop digging !
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