^Lot 237 Mauser 'byf43' P.38 9mm SN: 8587b

German WWII issue military semiautomatic pistol, circa Feb/Mar 1943. Features blued finish, 4.9" barrel, dovetailed blade front sight, notch rear sight, slide mounted decocking safety, heel magazine release, grooved dark brown plastic grips. Bore is very good. Retains 85% finish with edge losses, fading or thinning on frame. Grips are very good, show small scratches and signs of handling. Numbers match on frame & slide. Barrel numbered "3894m", locking block marked "984M". Waffenamt 135 on frame & slide. Magazine is good condition, 'P.38v' over "U" marked. No importer marks observed. Condition is NRA Very Good++ *** C&R Firearm ***