Sauer Model 38H

Sauer Model 38H pistol. The stock has hard composite grips, the rest of the pistol is made of steel. The butt incorporates the magazine, which takes eight rounds of ammunition. The barrel is hidden by the cocking slide which takes up the whole of the top of the weapon. Semi-automatic action. The barrel is rifled, fitted with blade foresight and notch rearsight. The calibre is 7.65mm. It has a tan leather holster. The serial number '288103' is stamped on the pistol. It is also stamped with an eagle and a swastika over 'M' (German Navy). In use 1939-1945. The holster is marked AAA3139.1 and can be viewed via the Whole/Part toggle.

Object Details

ID: AAA3139
Collection: Weapons
Type: Pistol
Display location: Not on display
Creator: J. P. Sauer & Sohn
Date made: circa 1938
People: German Navy
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 112 x 161x 25 mm
Parts: Sauer Model 38H