The Walther P-38 explained - Ebook

cung · 04-22-2005, 12:37 PM

Just released, a new downloadable Ebook on the Walther P-38.

Its title : The Walther P-38 explained

You will find the downloading page here: http://www.hlebooks.com/ebook/p38enload.htm

Many other ebooks on various firearms are now available here : http://www.hlebooks.com/ebook/liste01.htm

Content of the ebook :

Field dismounting of the Walther P38 & P1

- How the dismounting bolt works
- Difference between the wartime P38 and the postwar P1

Advanced dismounting of the barrel & slide

- Dismounting of the barrel assembly
- Dismounting of the slide assembly

Advanced dismounting of the receiver ( I )

Advanced dismounting of the receiver ( II )

Operation of the Walther P-38

- The chambered cartridge indicator
- Double-action lock work explained
- The deconnection in the P-38
- When the cartridge does not explode

Breech locking system of the Walther P-38

The safeties of the Walther P-38

- The thumb safety
- Uncocking the P-38
- The automatic safety
- Warning safeties

An experimental P-38 under focus

- The "horseshoe" or "open" sear
- The experimental "square notched" trigger
- Parkerized or phosphate finish

Evolution the P-38 design

Postwar P-38 or P-1
- Dismounting the Walther P-1
- Parts comparison between the P38 and the P1
- Later changes in the postwar P-1
- Point of weakness in the postwar P-1 slide

The markings on the P-38
- The serial number
- Proof marks, acceptance stamps, and control markings
- Producers indentifying codes

The magazine of the P-38
- Dismounting the P-38 magazine
- Markings of the P-38 magazine
- The use of overpowered cartridges

troylaplante · 04-22-2005, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cung

Just released, a new downloadable Ebook on the Walther P-38.

Though relevant, it's almost

Big Dog · 04-22-2005, 03:19 PM

Sounds like a good book. He really should okay the ad with the Admin first though, but the subject matter is of interest to many of us.

Thank goodness there's no free coupons for tractors, digital cameras or microwave ovens.

04-22-2005, 12:37 PM	#1
cung Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 4	The Walther P-38 explained - Ebook Just released, a new downloadable Ebook on the Walther P-38. Its title : The Walther P-38 explained You will find the downloading page here: http://www.hlebooks.com/ebook/p38enload.htm Many other ebooks on various firearms are now available here : http://www.hlebooks.com/ebook/liste01.htm Content of the ebook : Field dismounting of the Walther P38 & P1 - How the dismounting bolt works - Difference between the wartime P38 and the postwar P1 Advanced dismounting of the barrel & slide - Dismounting of the barrel assembly - Dismounting of the slide assembly Advanced dismounting of the receiver ( I ) Advanced dismounting of the receiver ( II ) Operation of the Walther P-38 - The chambered cartridge indicator - Double-action lock work explained - The deconnection in the P-38 - When the cartridge does not explode Breech locking system of the Walther P-38 The safeties of the Walther P-38 - The thumb safety - Uncocking the P-38 - The automatic safety - Warning safeties An experimental P-38 under focus - The "horseshoe" or "open" sear - The experimental "square notched" trigger - Parkerized or phosphate finish Evolution the P-38 design Postwar P-38 or P-1 - Dismounting the Walther P-1 - Parts comparison between the P38 and the P1 - Later changes in the postwar P-1 - Point of weakness in the postwar P-1 slide The markings on the P-38 - The serial number - Proof marks, acceptance stamps, and control markings - Producers indentifying codes The magazine of the P-38 - Dismounting the P-38 magazine - Markings of the P-38 magazine - The use of overpowered cartridges

04-22-2005, 03:19 PM	#3
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,205	Sounds like a good book. He really should okay the ad with the Admin first though, but the subject matter is of interest to many of us. Thank goodness there's no free coupons for tractors, digital cameras or microwave ovens. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.