From January 1945 production, manufactured using non-standard P.38 components, including Model HP and formerly redirected parts, with an estimated production total of less than 2,000 as described on page 189 of Warren H. Buxton's " The P.38 Pistol: Volume Two." Features fixed blade front and notch rear sights, "ac 45" production code on the left side of slide with "eagle/swastika" and "eagle/359" proofs on the right, along with additional "eagle/359" proofs present on the locking block along with a "six point star". Matching serial numbers found on the barrel, upper right side of the slide, and frame, with a matching "984" partial on the locking block. Fitted with a pair of ribbed Bakelite grips marked "P/1529" on the interiors and an "eagle/WaA706" proofed, "jvd" code, and "P.38" marked blued magazine with un-numbered base.

Excellent, retaining 97% plus original late war blue finish with some minor thinning on the plum colored frame, some minor freckling spotting, and some limited minor handling marks. The metal on the forward lower portion of the frame is pitted under the finish due to poor quality metal typical of "last ditch" production. The grips are also excellent with attractive composite patterning in the right panel. Mechanically excellent.