August 21, 2001, 06:03 PM | #1 |
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Parts for "P-38"
I've a Manurhin P-1, which is basicly just a Walther P-38 pistol that was manufacture in France just after WWII for the Germany civilian police, during the time the Germany was still "de-militarized".
I picked it up while I was in the Air Force in the early 80's, when the police force there was going to the Walther P-5. Quite some time ago, the return springs and associated pins were lost, making the weapon non-functional. Can someone provide me with a recommendation as to where I can get these, so as to get my gun back in usable condition? Thanks.. JBB
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August 21, 2001, 06:11 PM | #2 |
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I've purchased some parts from Gun Parts Corp.
I'd also recommend a visit to P38 Discussion Forums, there are a number of guys there that really know the P-38. When you're buying parts, take note of the vintage of your gun. At some point, not long after the war, the P-38 underwent some changes in design, not all parts from WW2 guns fit the post-war guns. I don't know that the springs are different, it's just something to keep in mind. |
August 21, 2001, 07:37 PM | #3 |
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Wolff sells springs for the P1/P.38, as does Gun Parts Corp.
I'd replace them all while you're at it if it's a regular shooter. Springs are the same for both models except for the very earliest HP's and P.38's with the square firing pin.
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August 21, 2001, 09:36 PM | #4 |
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The square firing pin was around at least until 1945, because my Walther ac45 has one. That's why I mentioned checking the difference...
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August 21, 2001, 11:05 PM | #5 |
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The post-war P.38 and P1 (which includes the Manurhin marked ones) have a different firing pin, spring and safety from the wartime P.38.
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