Rare Early-War Walther AC 40 P.38 Complete Rig with Original Holster and Magazine

Exceptional Early-War Walther P.38 'ac 40' Rig, manufactured at the famed Carl Walther factory in Zella-Mehlis during 1940, the first full year of military P.38 production. Bearing the desirable 'ac 40' code and retaining its original wartime configuration, this historic sidearm represents one of the earliest service P.38 pistols issued to the Wehrmacht and is widely regarded as one of the most collectible variations of the entire P.38 series. This outstanding rig consists of the matching Walther ac 40 pistol, original wartime hardshell holster, and correct military magazine. Early ac 40 pistols were manufactured with the high-polish commercial-quality finish characteristic of pre-war German arms production, displaying a level of machining and craftsmanship rarely encountered on later wartime examples. Produced in relatively limited numbers compared with later wartime variations, surviving complete rigs are highly sought after by advanced collectors. The pistol features the iconic Walther ac 40 slide marking, Eagle/359 military acceptance proofs, original military finish, and all-matching serialized components. As one of the earliest wartime P.38 configurations, the ac 40 occupies a special position in German military firearms collecting, representing the transition from the Luger era to Germany's revolutionary double-action service pistol.