Part of the initial run of Walther's military P.38s, the Zero Series served to "fine tune" the Walther HP to Wehrmacht specifications and was an important stage in the pistol's development. These Zero Series pistols are very scarce compared to standard production P.38 pistols and have become extremely popular among collectors due to how they illustrate the important changes made during production of the model. This particular example is a third variant of that series. The left side of the frame on this example has a Russian capture marking, the letter "X" above the serial number. It is fitted with fixed sights, a round firing pin, a serrated takedown lever, and an exposed extractor. The slide is marked with the Walther banner (partly defaced) and "P.38" on the left, with "eagle/359" proofs on various components, matching full serial number marked on the slide, frame and barrel, and matching partial numbers on the locking block and inside the grips. Unnumbered "eagle/359" proofed magazine. Cole Distributing import markings on both sides of the frame.

Fine, retains 98% Russian arsenal refinished blue finish with some patches of light pitting visible underneath the finish, and a partially defaced Walther banner. The replacement grips are fine with some light scratches and handling marks. Mechanically excellent.