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.

Excellent. 98% original bright high polish blue finish remains with some mild edge wear, handling marks overall, and some small scratches. Grips are also excellent with some small dings. Holster is very fine overall. Mechanically excellent. One does not find these early AC40 code P38's with matching magazines in this excellent original condition as they saw extensive usage!