4/28/20 - This is a very nice example of a post-war, French-assembled Mauser p.38 svw 45, with a wartime, blued, jvd magazine. This particular gun was issued to the French Police, as it has the "flaming grenade" mark on the left side of the frame. The gun has a blued rather than parkerized finish which makes it more desirable. The frame was likely a wartime reject as it does not have the full machining on the right front side. The barrel has Waffen 135 proofs - this is typical for these guns. This pistol has retained most of its original finish. There is very minor wear around some of the high edges and muzzle, and light surface scratches here and there on the slide and barrel. It has the typical pressed steel grips. The gun functions well except decocker does not work. The bore is shiny with strong rifling. Import mark under slide.
