| Overview | 1942 | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| BFV | 2042 | |
The Walther P38 was a German semi-automatic pistol designed by Walther Arms in 1938. It was accepted in the German military in 1939 and was standard issue to Wehrmacht soldiers. It fired the 9×19mm Parabellum from an 8-round magazine and had an effective range of 25–50 meters.