SOLD FOR: $1026
LSB#: 210612TP54
Make: Spreewerke
Known today as the Walther P38. Dec 08, 2017 When Is my Walther P38 Serial Number 197182 Made. Walther p38 serial numbers. The production started 1939 at Walther, Spreewerke 1942., at Mauser My P-38 has 6602 as the serial number with a production codeEagle' 359. CYQ very early gun serial number 21. CYQ 2nd variation with e/359 small parts serial number range 50-500 - 208. CYQ 3rd variation with rare e/18 accepted locking block- (Eight known examples 2514, 2596, 2630, 2678, 2852, 2853, 2894, 2933). CYQ 3rd variation with matched numbered holster serial number range 500-1565d. 41,000 produced - 3842c. 1944 WWII Nazi GERMAN “SPREEWERKE” cyq P38 Pistol. Wermacht 9mm Sidearm Made in September 1944. Here we present a Nazi German Spreewerke “cyq” code P38 Pistol, made in September of 1944. The P38 was designed by Walther to replace the Luger P08 as the standard service weapon for the Third Reich’s Wermacht. Spreewerke Cyq P38 Serial Numbers Lookup; Spreewerke Cyq P38 Serial Numbers Check; WALTHER. The 0 series of Walther made P.38's were used as troop trials in the field and modifications on the design were done in conjuction with performance reports. This experimental series was made to meet strict German military requirements. Feb 15, 2016 It's a P38 9 x 19 Parabellum, manufactured since 1942- 1945 by Spreewerk in Grottau, belonging in this time to Germany, after WWII Czechia. Cyq identifies Spreewerk, WaA 88 ( Wa ffen A mt, Army Ordnance Office) belonging to Spreewerk weapons for acceptance during manufacturing. 'Hakenkreuz, Nazi-Emblem' under eagle is the proof mark 1939-1945.
Model: P.38 cyq Series, 1st Alphabet Run
Serial Number: 6101z
Year of Manufacture: 1944-1945 (See Pg. 138, Vol. 2, “The P.38 Pistol” by Buxton)
Caliber: 9mm Parabellum
Action Type: Single or Double Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine. This pistol has a de-cocker lever.
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “P.38”, “cvq” (sic) and “6101 Z”. The left side of the frame is marked “6101 z”, “Eagle / 88” Waffenamt and “*” under the left grip is “374”. The front barrel flat is marked “6101 / z”, the left is marked with “Eagle / 88” Waffenamt, “cyq” and at the rear with an eagle clutching swastika. The right side of the slide is marked with two “Eagle / 88” Waffenamts, with an Eagle clutching Swastika in the center. The right of the barrel is marked “B i”. The right of the locking block is marked with “Eagle / 88”, the bottom has “101 / z”, the left has eagle clutching swastika.
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The pistol is mounted with a flat topped “U” notched rear sight dovetailed into the slide and a blade front sight dovetailed into a band on the front of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are serrated Julius Posselt production panels. The left panel has the earlier “31” maker’s code on the inside toward the top, the right has the later “41” code. The grips have light handling wear with a few minor nicks, scuffs and scratches. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Fine condition.
P38 Serial Numbers Spreewerke 88 Series
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 90% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is some handling wear in the grip areas and controls. There are some scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. Areas show the rough machining typical of late-war production. The screw head is tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are generally clear, some are poorly struck including the serial marking on the locking block. Overall, this pistol is in about Very Good-plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. It has a decocker safety at the left rear of the slide. We did not fire this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with a singe 8-round magazine. The magazine is marked with eagle over “88” waffenamt (occupied Czech production) on the spine. The magazine shows light operational wear. There is an oddly defined line between the top 1″ or so of the magazine body and the bottom with the top portion having a very slight red tint to the color. The feed lips are intact and the spring is strong, in about Very Good condition.
Our Assessment: Walther’s P38 occupies a significant place in history. It was the first locked breech pistol to have a single action/double action trigger. After the start of WWII, Walther could not keep up with the production required, and production was finally started in 1942 at Mauser and Spreewerke. During the war, the German code for Spreewerke appeared to change from cyq to cvq, and this has sparked much discussion as to whether not there was actually a code change or if the stamp was just worn out, and the tail of the “y” no longer present. This pistol was made late in the war, either in 1944 or 1945. In addition to the “cvq” marking on the slide, it has late features such as the coarsely serrated hammer spur, non-serrated slide stop and some rough machining which was common late in the war as standards were dropped to increase production and decrease costs. It shows light wear for a service pistol and retains a great bore with strong mechanics. The pistol is in about Very Good-plus condition with about 90% of its metal finish remaining. This is a nice find for the P38 collector, and would make a good addition to any collection of WWII P38s. Please see our photos and good luck!
SPREEWERK
CYQ very early gun serial number 21
CYQ 2nd variation with e/359 small parts serial number range 50-500 - 208
CYQ 3rd variation with rare e/18 accepted locking block- (Eight known examples 2514, 2596, 2630, 2678, 2852, 2853, 2894, 2933)
CYQ 3rd variation with matched numbered holster serial number range 500-1565d. 41,000 produced - 3842c
CYQ 3rd variaton with backward 'c' on slide and carry permit dated 1946, full rig - 7476c
CYQ 4th variation 'rig' serial number range 1584d-9804z. 120,000 produced with capture papers and holster - 6073f
CYQ Serial number 1 - 1h
CYQ Serial number 10000h - 10000h
CYQ 4th variation 'rig' - 3412i
CYQ 'rig' - 9976l
CYQ 4th variation 'rig' with capure papers and info on the vet who brought it back - 3404m
CYQ 4th variation with asterisk - 4497r
CYQ 5th variation FN frame serial number range 334x-1567x. 1,200 produced - 1450x
CYQ 6th variation A prefix serial number range A1-B4835. 15,000 produced - a9829
Three CYQ b prefix 6th variation with consecutive serial numbers b10, b12, b13
CYQ b Prefix with three stamps - b127 (Consecutive numbered)
Cyq P 38
CYQ b Prefix with three stamps - b128 (Consecutive numbered)
CYQ b Prefix with two stamps - b568
CYQ b prefix with one e/88 stamp - b3624
CYQ 0 series 'Volkssturm' gun with capture papers, serial number range 01-07971. 8,000 produced with vet bring back items and a note from the vet - 01461
CYQ 0 series - 01504
Two 0 series with FN slides AC 43 and 44 stacked codes. 1,500 produced
8th variation double 00 series serial number range 001-00100 - 0047
Four CVQ 8th variation double 0 series most likely made during Russian occupation .. Very Rare!