Manufactured in 1944, using a slide produced by Fabrique Nationale, these slides are believed to have been originally intended as a Walther sub-contract item but instead bear Mauser's assigned Waffenamt code. Fixed sights, with the left side of the slide marked "P38" and "ac/44" ahead of the serial number, with matching numbers and a series of "eagle/swastika" and "eagle/WaA135" proofs on the components. The barrel, slide cover and rear sight are finished in a bright blue, with a phosphate gray finish on the slide and frame. Fitted with a pair of ribbed black plastic grips and a "jvd" marked magazine.

Very fine, with 75% plus of the original blue and gray phosphate finish, showing some bright edge wear, scattered handling marks and minor spotting. The front sight appears to be a replacement component. The grips are excellent, with some light scratches. Mechanically excellent.