Manufactured in 1945, the late war "Zero Series" P.38 pistols were made using a combination of commercial components and other found/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 an additional "eagle/359" proof present on the locking block. Matching serial numbers found on the barrel, upper right side of the slide, and frame, with a matching "659" partial on the locking block. Fitted with a pair of ribbed Bakelite grips marked "P/1529" on the interiors along with a "P.38 v/U" marked blued magazine with un-numbered base. This pistol's serial number is exactly 100 digits off from another late war "Zero Series" P.38 pistol in this auction, serial number "026559", in Lot 1374.