russian capture p38

[surpman1911]

ya that sounded pretty crazy to me too

[surpman1911]

Besides collectibility, how do p38s perform and how reliable are they?

[browningautorifle]

P38s are an excellent example of the period's combat pistol. Many features have been continued on into todays fore runners.

[surpman1911]

just curious, i saw another p38 made by CYQ but there was no date and all the serial numbers had only 3 didgets with a letter block K following. Was it an early one?

[browningautorifle]

They're the worst of the bunch for finish and some have been downright dangerous...the letters started with A and numbered accordingly.

[surpman1911]

Why are they so dangerous? were they rushed out at the end of the war?

[browningautorifle]

When you see one you'll understand. I'm not alone in not wanting to shoot a Spreewerk that was done at the end. They have poor fit and finish and one locally just kind of came apart while shooting. It's the only one I've seen do that, but it's the only Spreewerk I've seen shot. The early ones weren't so bad...Mauser and Walther guns maintained fit and finish for the most part.

[surpman1911]

This one was a 1943 spreewerk. I assume they got worse at the end because spreewerk was located in Berlin and we all know that the allied armies were closing in on Berlin fast near the end.

[browningautorifle]

You are correct sir. I'm surprised there haven't been more guys jump in here...

[surpman1911]

me either. It seems like an interesting topic to me.