Cz 38 - P.39 (t)

 

The Cz 38 was developed for the Czech army. It is a Double-Action-Only (DAO) pistol. When the contract was fulfilled the Germans occupied the Czech Republic. The pistols went to the Wehrmacht without proofing. The design is in my honest opinion not very nice, but the construction to dismount it is worth a look. It seems that the tilting barrel was also the reason for a "self"-dismounting when the soldier pulled it out of the holster.

 

Technical data:

Caliber: 9 mm short
Function: Double-Action-Only; blowback; hammer outside; slide catch
Barrel length: 121 mm
Weight: 925 g
Magazine capacity: 9 rounds

Production data:

Company:

Böhmische Waffenfabrik

Location:

Prague

Period:

 1939

Amount:

45,000

Serial numbers:

 250000-291000; B291000-B293000

The Cz 38 is split in 2 major variations, according to the presence of a German acceptance stamp.

"Czechoslovakian Contract", no German acceptance.

Characteristics:

Legend:

slide left: CESKA ZBROJOVKA AKC. SPOL. V PRAZE
Finish:

highpolish-finish, blued
Grips: one piece chequered Bakelit with CZ-Logo
Serial number:

6-digit number left on frame

6-digit number left on slide
Acceptance stamp: none
Test proof stamp:

CZ-Logo; E7; rampant lion; 39 right on frame

rampant lion top of slide

rampant lion top of barrel

 

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