This is a super rare example of one of the earliest known Nazi Military Zero Series P38 pistols. This pistol is one of approximately 965 (based on known serial numbers) first Issue pistols with the rectangular firing pin, concealed extractor and commercial high polish blue finish and were some of the first true German military P38 pistols manufactured. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner followed by "P.38" and the serial number (0262). The matching serial number is also located on the front of the barrel lug and the left side of the frame above the trigger guard. The right side of the slide is marked with a single Eagle firing proof, flanked by two "Eagle/359" Waffenamt proofs. The "Eagle/359" proof is also marked on the left side of the frame, takedown lever, slide stop lever, hammer, trigger, right side of the barrel lug and the rear of the firing pin cover, just in front of the rear sight. The locking block is numbered "262" and has the "Eagle/359" proof on the right side with the Eagle firing proof on the left. The left side of the barrel lug is marked with the bore dimension "8,84". This excellent pistol is fitted with an early Zero series blue magazine that is numbered on the side "0306" and has a single "Eagle/359" acceptance proof on the lower spine. The pistol is fitted with correct early zero series black plastic grips with checkered sides and the hollowed out back sides. Each grip panel has a single Eagle/359 waffenamt proof and serial number "262".

Excellent with 95% plus of the bright original blue finish overall with edge and high spot wear with finish loss on the front grip strap. The grips are in very good condition with distinct checkering and minor handling marks overall. As noted this excellent early pistol has all matching numbers except the magazine.