Post-War Walther P38 from AIM Surplus

[@midknight9715]

According to Misha, he paid about $400 for his post-war P38 10 to 15 years ago so adjusting for inflation these aren't much more. Also although it only comes with one mag, actual Walther P38/P1 mags are like $50-$60. So for what you get, i think it's a great price.

[@hobofactory]

Yeah it’s not terrible; I’ve routinely seen P1’s going for around 600 before this importation.

[@RUSTYSURPLUS]

Midkight have you seen any any mags around .. there all out every were

[@hobofactory]

@@RUSTYSURPLUS it looks like Numrich has some that are stamped P1. eBay looks to have some as well, but many of the options on eBay are ProMag aftermarket, and that brand isn’t the most reputable.

[@RUSTYSURPLUS]

@@hobofactory Hobo Thanks man ..i am gonna wait a see if i can find a Walther marked P38. LOL that's not gonna be easy.

[@rustynail246]

$50-$60 for a beat-up mag is too much

[@johngifford3986]

I went down and picked one out in person. 1961 production with a good bit of wear. Shoots really well.

[@MidwesternFC]

Had to pick one up also and so glad I did. The only problem is ...I now want more German small arms that I definitely cannot afford. Thanks for sharing your example.

[@hobofactory]

Yeah, likewise, it’s kinda put me on the track of, “But am I really satisfied with a post-war P38, rather than a wartime one? Maybe I need a Luger too?” If yours hasn’t arrived yet, hopefully it’s a good one, which seems pretty likely.

[@MidwesternFC]

@@hobofactory It did arrive and I'm getting it to the range today. I'll try and post an update on it.

[@RUSTYSURPLUS]

hobo ya there are quit a few out there .. and that is a nice one. thx for showing !

[@hobofactory]

Thanks for watching! Yeah I’m kinda wondering how quickly before this current batch is all gone.

[@richardcush9161]

Are you worried about the frame cracking due to being aluminum. That the only thing holding me back from spending that much money for a potential paperweight. I know only standerd 9mm 115g is to be used. I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on that.

[@hobofactory]

I’m not especially worried about it. On top of only firing the lighter ammo, this isn’t a pistol that I plan to shoot an absolute ton anyways. After running a few mags through it to make sure it works I figure I’m not likely to bring it out to range more than a time or two per year.

[@richardcush9161]

I just bought one of the x grade ones. Don't care much about finished as I want a shooter. Plus many people got x grade from aim surplus in the same condition as the stranded ones for way less money. I'm excited it get one. Gonna replace all the springs to ensure I don't crack the frame.

[@hobofactory]

@@richardcush9161 yeah just saw the x-grades are now being offered. I would’ve probably gone that route too if it were an option at the time. From what I’ve seen AIM’s x-grades aren’t terrible.

[@richardcush9161]

@@hobofactory oh that awesome. I'm excited to get one but I'm still gonna replace the springs. I do that on all my surplus guns

[@richardcush9161]

By the way, I appreciate you making this video as there isn't much about the surplus at aims surplus so this video helps a lot on seeing ow they look and function

[@moemaster1966]

I think I payed like $399.00 for my P-1 back in 2005ish and I was seeing them in the gun shops for $1200 so the price they are going for now isn’t so bad ..I don’t really like the aluminum frame over a war time steel frame but hey you don’t see a historic pistol like this to often at a decent price…

[@hobofactory]

1200 is crazy! Wondering if they’re betting on a would-be buyers not knowing the difference between pre- and post-war guns.

[@11oldpatch]

I ordered one for Atlantic hope it’s like this one ❤

[@hobofactory]

Nice! I’ve had good luck with Atlantic and would’ve had no problem ordering from them but I already received mine from AIM by the time Atlantic listed theirs.

[@mehmedii7594]

I got mine from an Atlantic and it's in good shape. Took it to the range it it fires true.

[@milsurprifleguy7091]

Nice looking pistol , thank for your overview & thoughts about it

[@hobofactory]

Thanks for watching!

[@jwc00789]

Post-War Pistols without the Steel reinforcing bolt in the frame are designated P38. Post-War Pistols with the Steel reinforcing bolt in the frame are designated P1. I have one WWII AC Code (Walther) P38 and two Post-War P-38's and love them! Btw, the P38 you have, has the thinner Slide, as shown by the Slide grasping Grooves not proceeding past the Safety/Decocker. On my Two Post-War P38's, I have one with the thin Slide and one with the thick slide.

[@hobofactory]

Interesting, I’d heard that the P38 vs P1 thing was a matter of who it was made for but I’m certainly no expert.

[@michaelschweimler7292]

Hobofactory you are right...

[@theblindsniper9130]

Great, now I'll need to look into getting myself one haha

[@hobofactory]

You have to; all of the cool kids are getting them.

[@McGovern1981]

Just discovered this Im tempted just hope im not hitting the last picks of stock

[@hobofactory]

I think if you go with a retailer that doesn’t offer hand select and it’s always just the luck of the draw, that might reduce the odds that you’ll get something from the bottom of the barrel.

[@McGovern1981]

@@hobofactory looking at aim out of x so it's $550 but seem not bad

[@sajp8859]

I find it very difficult to understand why the P38 manufacturers ceased production. These were excellent firearms-accurate, easily maintained, reliable and capable (but in all honesty, I think the Browning/Colt is a superior, combat-environment weapon in all the ways that count).

[@gm5564]

As with all surplus guns, get-em while they're hot and before the source dries up.

[@rustynail246]

I think they all priced too high for this banged up gun.

[@hobofactory]

Unfortunately that’s more or less the entire surplus market these days.

[@nolagospeltracts8264]

I sue to be interested in milsurps and even bought a few. Then I realized most of them are in crap condition and its very difficult and too much trouble to get parts.

[@hobofactory]

Yeah it does seem to be true that the quality of the milsurps coming in lately has gone down compared to before and parts are harder to find. I do think this batch of P38’s is in acceptable condition, though.

[@nolagospeltracts8264]

@@hobofactory Yeah, I got into collecting for a while. Now I'm trying to limit myself to only practical firearms. I saw a 32 caliber Colt revolver in a pawn shop recently for $599. Very tempted even there is no reason for me whatsoever to own that weapon. I also have my eye on a CZ-83 in 32 ACP but I don't trust the web sight. Also looking into 1911's

[@dancortes3062]

Part of the problem with mislurps now is that people bought the really nice examples of these rifles years ago when they was plentiful and cheap and are holding on to them for dear life. Some really nice examples come up for sale just now it is not as frequent and a lot of the time you will pay out the nose for them.