This video showcases a rare custom "baby" Walther P38, a uniquely shortened variant of the classic pistol. Brownells Gun Tech Steve Ostrem details the significant modifications, including a reduced barrel, grip frame, grips, and magazine. The magazine itself is an original WWII German P38 mag with a Waffenamt stamp that has been expertly altered. A distinctive pinkie finger rest has been added to the grip. The craftsmanship is attributed to a highly skilled gunsmith, possibly John Martz, who created a compact 9mm carry pistol long before modern compact options were available. Viewers are encouraged to share any knowledge they have about this mystery firearm.
This video delves into the history and significance of the Astra 300, a compact pistol introduced in 1923 that mirrored the design of its larger Astra 400 counterpart. It was chambered in both .32 ACP and .380 ACP calibers and saw significant popularity with Spanish agencies. Notably, a substantial portion of its production, over 63,000 units in .380 and 22,390 in .32, was supplied to Germany between 1941 and 1944, with many of the .380 models bearing Waffenamt markings (WaA251). The Astra 300 was eventually succeeded by the Model 3000 in 1946.
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