1944 BYF P38

[1942 K98]

Here are a few photos of my 1944 BYf (Mauser) P38:

Christian

 

[iamaclone45]

Very cool.

Every time I see a picture of this pistol I think about how much it would look like a modern subcompact if the barrel was just chopped off.

Pretty crazy considering it is over 60 years old.

 

[1942 K98]

Every time I see a picture of this pistol I think about how much it would look like a modern subcompact if the barrel was just chopped off.

Never thought about that, but your right.

Christian

 

[BlueEagle]

I'm sure that somewhere out there, someone did just that. Just like the first compact revolver was probably just a chopped down single action cap and ball revolver that formerly had a 6 or 8 inch barrel.

 

[indiucky]

I'm sure that somewhere out there, someone did just that. Just like the first compact revolver was probably just a chopped down single action cap and ball revolver that formerly had a 6 or 8 inch barrel.

There were some factory made and imported. I have seen one. I can't remember who carried one but there was a tv show or movie from the 60's where the main character had the chopped P38 and it looked cool. The one I held felt great.