Specifications
Semi-automatic pistol
0.8 kg (1.8 lbs)
9x19mm Parabellum
50 m (55 yd)
1938
Fritz Walther
Walther, Mauser, Spreewerke
Over 1 million
Short recoil, locked breech, double-action/single-action
1939-1960s
365 m/s (1,198 ft/s)
124 grain NATO-spec FMJ, also available in modern defensive hollow point variant
8-round detachable box magazine
The Mauser P38 is a historic pistol that blends reliability, accuracy and innovative design. Its distinctive profile and impressive heritage make it a fascinating firearm to shoot.
First adopted by the German Wehrmacht in 1938, this 9mm handgun pioneered several features that influenced modern pistol design, including its double-action/single-action trigger mechanism and visible loaded chamber indicator. Experience a piece of firearms history with this iconic sidearm that combines excellent ergonomics with solid performance.