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Old August 17, 2001, 03:02 PM   #1
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Walther P-38 (gun of the day)

Here's a WW2 bringback, an ac45 Walther P-38.

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Old August 17, 2001, 08:23 PM   #2
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Nice looking collectable.
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Old August 17, 2001, 11:56 PM   #3
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Your lighting brings out the nice color in the grips.
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Old August 18, 2001, 12:44 PM   #4
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Thanks, the grips are pretty bright on this particular gun. I've always wondered what process they were made by, every one I see has a slightly different shade.
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Old August 21, 2001, 11:08 AM   #5
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That is one beautiful P.38!!
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