P.38, AC41 (CGN Private ad)

**Sigismund** · 08-13-2007 04:09 AM

Heres the link: CanadianGunNutz.com

A decent price for such an early production, IMHO. However ithe ad doesnt say anything about serial number markings on the barrel lug, frame or barrel. If it is indeed all matching, I could be very tempted. Condition isnt the best however.

Thoughts?

I also have a rare P38, AC, 1941. Condition is 85 - 90 % bluing or better. Eight Nazi stampings. Serial number 2XXX d . Other markings; stylized B 31 and 8.88 both on lower barrel where it locks into the slide, non visible when closed. Nicely and clearly marked. Bore is good but lands are fuzzy and some fuzzies in the grooves as well. Obviously used and not cleaned at some point. Probably during some large battle. Other than that, a very nice piece that should shoot well and certainly is one of the more collectible pieces given it's an AC 41. Asking only $595. NOW $550. for this beauty plus shipping.

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**Badger** · 08-13-2007 06:51 AM

Interesting....

Here's the pics from the ad....

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**tiriaq** · 08-13-2007 07:44 AM

I love the "Probably during some large battle" explanation for the pitting in the bore.

**Claven2** · 08-13-2007 09:10 AM

I would say the pitting is more lieky due to being packed half across europe in an uncleaned state in some vet's personal kit. Probably in a wet holster too!

**Sigismund** · 08-13-2007 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by Claven2

I would say the pitting is more lieky due to being packed half across europe in an uncleaned state in some vet's personal kit. Probably in a wet holster too!

very likely!

I highly doubt anybody from any army during ww2 would neglect cleaning their sidearm, knowing it could save their life.

AC41's are an interesting code, and this one has a low serial number as well, however the pitting is a turn off.

**tiriaq** · 08-13-2007 03:36 PM

The US had standards for how much pitting was acceptable in rifle barrels. There was a different standard for arms in store in the US and for ones being reissued overseas. It was standard practice for salvaged rifles to be given quick cleanup, inspection and repair before being reissued. Under the right(wrong) conditions, pitting could start pretty rapidly.

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