Manufactured in 1940. Fixed blade and notch sights, correct early high polish blue finish, standard markings on the slide, "ac" on underside of barrel lug, matching serial numbers on the slide, frame, barrel lug, and locking block, and "eagle/359" proofs on the barrel, slide, and frame. Ribbed Bakelite grips with lanyard loop on the left side, and matching numbered magazine. Includes hard shell pattern "P38" marked holster with "cxe/43" date code.