Just bought P.38 w/matching mag

383 magnum · 07-20-2007, 10:23 PM

It is an AC 41 d suffix pistol with 60-65 percent original finish and all matching including mag. I paid less than $500. The 2004 Blue Book lists the value at $500 and I've always thought that book undervalued WWII firearms. How common are P.38s with matching mags and how much does a mag add to the value? Regardless, considering the overpriced Russian capture P.38s are priced around $500, I consider any original P.38 priced under $500 to be a good deal. I would post a picture but I am not set up to do photos at home.

Edward Tinker · 07-20-2007, 10:30 PM

hey there, I like the P38's, although I don't know a ton about them. The P38 forum guys know all, and there are members here who know a lot. www.p38forum.com is a sister website that John D runs.

Ed

MikeP · 07-21-2007, 02:54 AM

AC 41s and 42s had numbered mags.
41s are noted for their polished finish.
They are higher priced than subsequent pistols.
The matching mag is a good piece, but collectors want the pristine finish.
Run it through the P38 board and see what they say.

07-20-2007, 10:23 PM	#1
383 magnum User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 120 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Just bought P.38 w/matching mag It is an AC 41 d suffix pistol with 60-65 percent original finish and all matching including mag. I paid less than $500. The 2004 Blue Book lists the value at $500 and I've always thought that book undervalued WWII firearms. How common are P.38s with matching mags and how much does a mag add to the value? Regardless, considering the overpriced Russian capture P.38s are priced around $500, I consider any original P.38 priced under $500 to be a good deal. I would post a picture but I am not set up to do photos at home.

07-20-2007, 10:30 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,033 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	hey there, I like the P38's, although I don't know a ton about them. The P38 forum guys know all, and there are members here who know a lot. www.p38forum.com is a sister website that John D runs. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

07-21-2007, 02:54 AM	#3
MikeP User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ILL Posts: 686 Thanks: 36 Thanked 452 Times in 198 Posts	AC 41s and 42s had numbered mags. 41s are noted for their polished finish. They are higher priced than subsequent pistols. The matching mag is a good piece, but collectors want the pristine finish. Run it through the P38 board and see what they say.