Spreewerke P38 Cyq Serial Numbers

Non-matching refers to the serial numbers. On most wartime German guns, the last two digits of the receiver serial number is stamped on each and every part. On a P-38, the entire number is stamped on the frame, slide, and the front of the barrel. The locking lug often is numbered with the last two or three digits of the serial number. What I think makes my P38 interesting is that although the serial numbers on all the parts match, it has CVQ stamped in the slide and CYQ on the barrel. Although, it fits and functions well.it definitely shows the character typical of Spreewerk's haste to manufacture and unskilled labor.

The Spreewerke Factory at Berlin-Spandau was the third manufacturer assigned to produce the P38. Production began in September 1941. At the end of June 1942 they delivered 50 pistols for testing, which were rejected.

In August they delivered another 300 for testing, and these were finally given the long awaited acceptance proof, (eagle 88). The army now demanded 10,000 pistols per month from Spreewerke, although this amount was never obtained. By the end of the war Spreewerke produced around 285,000 P38s. The plant originally made anti-aircraft guns, their machining equipment was not designed for small work, like pistols, thus the rough machining marks found on cyq P-38s.

The one and only P38 in my collection is also a Spreewerke example made in August of 1944. All matching, non-import marked.

Picked it up in August 2012 for $595. Not a steal, but good price I think. I wouldn't mind adding a Walther made example to the collection at some point, but German guns aren't really a focus for my collection (prices are too crazy), so I doubt I'll go out specifically looking for one.

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I'm more than happy with my Spreewerke, so I'm sure I'll just end up spending more money on other things. Cheers, ~ Greg ~.

After a long saga brought home today a CYQ P38 veteran bringback. The Veteran passed over 26 years ago and I suspect this gun has not been taken care of for over 50 years. Suspect he tried to pull it apart to clean and got befuddled.

Some internals missing. Right grip broken. Serial number 716U barrel frame and slide all match. Parts missing. Both recoil springs and guides, Locking block, locking block retainer spring, ejector. Trying to figure out how the pins that hold the indicator and firing pin in place come out.

I need to clean some surface rust. They move freely but feel I need to pull and clean, just not sure how to do it. Exterior finish is good but it has some blemishes where it took a shot here and there, the slide does not slide off easily. No smoking gun there. A couple areas that might need a light file, not sure if I will go that route or try to straighten the edge then file to clean up or just say it is what it is and file back where it appears to be rubbing.

Lab pe aati hai dua. Hammer is not cocking, not sure if directly related to parts missing but would assume the locking block might have something to do with it. When I can get the missing parts replaced then I will try to diagnose problems further. RIght now I would be chasing my tail. Now for the questions 1. Any idea on time frame of manufacturing? I tried looking at the p38 page and it shows the various cyq versions but doesn't explain how to ID which variation?

While looking around someone referred to the individual parts on these as g marked parts and I think I see a g on one of the peices, kind of cursive upside down thing on the part down the right side under the slide that appears designed to release the hammer. Is this correct. Also thought I saw someone make reference to the locking block as being serial numbered to the gun like the barrel slide and frame?