Walther P38

GPTKB entity

Properties (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf pistol
gptkbp:action double-action/single-action
gptkbp:barrelLength rifled barrel
125 mm
gptkbp:caliber 9mm Parabellum
gptkbp:capacity 8 rounds
gptkbp:collectibility highly collectible among firearm enthusiasts
gptkbp:constructionMaterial steel
aluminum alloy
gptkbp:culturalImpact featured in films and video games
gptkbp:currentStatus still in use by some military and police forces
gptkbp:design double-action trigger
influenced later pistol designs
gptkbp:designedBy Walter_Walther
gptkbp:disassembly simple field stripping
gptkbp:ergonomics comfortable grip
gptkbp:evaluates good accuracy
gptkbp:finish blued or phosphate
gptkbp:height 140 mm
gptkbp:historicalContext developed_before_WWII
gptkbp:historicalPeriod P38V,_P38U
gptkbp:historicalSignificance gptkb:standard_sidearm_for_German_forces_during_WWII
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Walther P38
gptkbp:isMarketedAs available aftermarket parts and accessories
gptkbp:length 210 mm
gptkbp:maintenance requires regular cleaning and lubrication
gptkbp:market available in civilian markets
gptkbp:material steel
gptkbp:notable_player semi-automatic
gptkbp:notableFeature interchangeable_parts_with_P1
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:Nazi_Germany
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Germany
gptkbp:primaryUser available user manuals online
gptkbp:productionLocation gptkb:Walther_factory_in_Zella-Mehlis
gptkbp:productionYears 2000
1938-1945
gptkbp:recoil short recoil
gptkbp:reliability high reliability
gptkbp:safety manual safety
gptkbp:safetyFeatures manual safety
gptkbp:sights fixed iron sights
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Walther_P1
P1
gptkbp:training used in military and law enforcement training programs
gptkbp:triggerType double-action/single-action
approximately 30 N
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:German_military
gptkbp:variant gptkb:P38K
gptkbp:weight 800 grams
960 grams
gptkbp:width 30 mm
gptkbp:yearEstablished 1938