--- product_id: 253799398 title: "Walther P.38: Germany's 9 MM Semiautomatic Pistol in World War II" price: "€ 69.18" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/253799398-walther-p-38-germanys-9-mm-semiautomatic-pistol-in-world store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Detailed visual breakdown 1.2M+ units made First double-action military pistol Walther P.38: Germany's 9 MM Semiautomatic Pistol in World War II **Price:** € 69.18 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔫 Own a piece of history with the ultimate Walther P.38 deep dive! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Walther P.38: Germany's 9 MM Semiautomatic Pistol in World War II - **How much does it cost?** € 69.18 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/253799398-walther-p-38-germanys-9-mm-semiautomatic-pistol-in-world) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Engineering Milestone:** Discover the pioneering double-action mechanism that set new standards in military pistols. - • **Comprehensive Reference:** From design to deployment, this book is your ultimate guide to the P.38’s wartime journey. - • **Collector’s Visual Feast:** Stunning high-quality images and graphic art bring history to life on every page. - • **Iconic WWII Firearm Legacy:** Explore the legendary Walther P.38, the Wehrmacht’s trusted sidearm from 1939-1945. - • **Unmatched Historical Detail:** Dive into rare close-ups of markings, accessories, and combat gear for authentic insights. ## Overview This richly illustrated book chronicles the Walther P.38, Germany’s groundbreaking 9mm semiautomatic pistol used extensively during WWII. Featuring over 1.2 million units produced, it covers design evolution, manufacturing, and combat use, complemented by detailed images of markings, accessories, and related military gear—making it an essential resource for collectors and history enthusiasts alike. ## Description Adopted by the German Wehrmacht at the end of 1939, more than 1.2 million P.38s were manufactured up to 1945. Designed by the Walther company from its civilian model PP, it was the first double-action military pistol. Its robustness and simplicity of manufacture made it a worthy successor to the legendary P.08 Luger in the Second World War. This illustrated book presents the design, manufacturing, and development of the various models, from initial acceptance by the German military in 1938 through their production and use from 1939 to 1945. Includes close-up views of markings and other details, as well as a visual breakdown of the weapon. Accessories such as magazines, ammunition, holsters, and cleaning kits are featured throughout the book, as are rarely seen combat-related uniform and equipment items. Review: Bem cuidada e precisa fonte de consulta com imagens soberbas! - Uma obra completa e concisa, informações, fotos e detalhes incríveis, com arte gráfica de primeira. Recomendo muito! Review: A nice addition to your P-38 collection - More depth and details on a great pistol ## Features - Item Trademark: SCHIFFER PUBLISHING - manufacturer: Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Item Weight: pounds, pounds, 1.75, 1.75 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #294,284 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,530 in Antiques & Collectibles #2,639 in Military History #6,700 in Politics & Government | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 100 Reviews | ## Images ![Walther P.38: Germany's 9 MM Semiautomatic Pistol in World War II - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81qQMRqd0lL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bem cuidada e precisa fonte de consulta com imagens soberbas! *by P***I on 22 June 2023* Uma obra completa e concisa, informações, fotos e detalhes incríveis, com arte gráfica de primeira. Recomendo muito! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A nice addition to your P-38 collection *by I***N on 10 May 2024* More depth and details on a great pistol ### ⭐⭐ Disappointing Inaccuracies abound throughout, despite an otherwise useful reference. *by G***D on 13 June 2025* This is a very nicely bound book printed on glossy-paper with excellent photographs and a “generally accurate” synopsis of the P.38 pistol of the WW2 German military and a few variants. However, it is very disappointing in one particualr aspect: The Captions of some Photographs are either Inapplicable to the described photo…OR…the caption incorrectly describes the photo. In some cases, for example, a caption describes the change of hammer-design, which describes “top” photo of the later “Cog” hammer… and then describes a “Bottom” photo of the earlier grooved hammer… the problem being…there IS NO BOTTOM PHOTO. In other instances, reference is made to a pistol in the photo serial number…but the pistol IN THAT PHOTO HAS A DIFFERENT SERIAL NUMBER…therefore the point of the caption is not illustrated At ALL! Some text descriptions are also blatantly incorrect and widely known to be different. Othewise, this is a good “coffee table book” for the casual aficionado. I posted the following at a collector’s website regarding this book: Please, everyone reading this thread, I am not wishing to denigrate the author, but only to advise anyone thinking this book will make a good reference, that it will raise as many questions as it might suggest solutions. For example, if you have the English version, look at Pg 28, Illustration #1, which is captioned “Marking on an “ac44” (serial number 2777e) …. Notice that particular illustration is actually of serial number “943k” …. That is not a translation issue, it’s a misidentification issue which points directly to erroneous information,…. not a good thing in a book portending to be one of reference-material. It also fails to make the point of the “russet color” the caption discusses …because the pistol illustrated is not russet, it’s blued. Look at pg 29 and take notice of the caption “Comparison of hammers, top….. and below…” There IS no “below” illustration at all. That also is not a translation problem. These errors continue repeatedly throughout the book, and some errors are textual as well. Look at pg 54, where at the top/left of the page, the Caption refers to the “opposite page”: and, Again, completely mis-identifies the serial number of a pistol which does not illustrate the subject of the caption. And lower, on the same page, the caption addresses markings on a “police HSc”…. but the HSc in the illustration has None of the marks discussed. These are not the only errors, there are many more, and not restricted to illustrations and captions, but also clear errors of textual descriptions, as well as imagined/alternative actions in history. (The author, in an apparent effort to clarify, instead posits several alternative theories regarding the transport and assembly of FN-fabricated parts assembled supposedly in ac/byf/spreeworke pistols that does not clarify anything at all, but contributes even more bewilderment to an already confused and unproven result.) I just want others to know that I find the (English) book seriously defective as a reference, …That I consider it unworthy of the money for a reference, (regardless of it’s seemingly relative-reasonable price)…and that is why I’m returning it, ## Frequently Bought Together - Walther P.38: Germany's 9 mm Semiautomatic Pistol in World War I - The Luger P.08, Vol. 2: Third Reich and Post-WWII Models - Luger P.08 Vol.1: The First World War and Weimar Years: Models 1900 to 1908, Markings, Variants, Ammunition, Accessories --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/253799398-walther-p-38-germanys-9-mm-semiautomatic-pistol-in-world](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/253799398-walther-p-38-germanys-9-mm-semiautomatic-pistol-in-world) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-08-13*