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Sauer Model 38H pistol Long Caption: 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. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: AAA3139 Artist: J.P. Sauer & Sohn Date: circa 1938 Medium: steel; composite; leather Size: 112 mm x 161mm x 25 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.