What better symbol of a World WarII Trophy than a captured enemy weapon . . .
The German War Machine invented and perfected the Tiger tank, the V-2 rocket,
the Messerschmitt 262 jet fighter and the P-38 pistol. They were a triumph of
engineering genius. Few American GIs were enterprising to return from the
European Theater of Operations with a rocket, panzer, or plane. However, of the
1.2 million P-38 pistols, quite a number did make the trip, but many did not
survive the years. The American Historical Foundation, after an exhaustive
search for top grade P-38s, is prepared to give you a chance to own an original
P-38 carefully gunsmithed to museum-grade. Only The finest, early war P-38s have
been hand picked for this “deja vu” offer. Under careful supervision of the
Foundation’s Chief Gunsmith, they are disassembled, compared to ordnance
specification and refinished to our precise specifications:
- The presentation side of the slide is selectively plated in 24-Karat Gold
with the symbol of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF),
the title “World War II Allied Victory TROPHY EDITION P-38” and a unique ETO
coin design featuring the years 1941 & 1945. They are so deeply etched with such
precision and care that one would think they are hand-engraved.
- Pure 24-Karat Gold plating covers the magazine release, safety, hammer,
takedown lever, ejector, trigger, firing pin and load indicator cover making
this a truly exquisite example of master craftsmanship.
- Smooth American Walnut panels, hand-crafted by Herretts and furniture
finished by hand replace the plastic “ersatz” grips.
- A combination of matte and mirror finishes blend to make this truly
museum-quality. The top and rear of the slide, rear sight, frame, magazine, and
magazine floor plate are matte finished which lends a beautiful contrast to the
barrel with front sight, sides of slide, visible parts of: the trigger, hammer,
takedown lever, firing pin, load indicator cover, slide stop, ejector, and
trigger bar which are polished to a high crisp, mirror finish.
- Located and inlaid on the presentation side of the grips, there is a full
color cloisonné medallion honoring the millions of servicemen who liberated Nazi
occupied Europe. The red enamel border is inscribed “In Honor of WW II Victory”
Four stars surround the center of the American European Theater of Operations
Campaign Medal. The significance of this medallion demanded 24-Karat Gold
plating as well.
- Personalization is available and may include up to twenty characters in two
lines. Upon your request we will engrave on the right side of the slide name,
rank, serial number, campaigns, dates, regiments, divisions, as requested.
Firing 9mm Limited Edition
Like the Luger, the P-38 retained the graceful balance that places most of
the weight directly into the hand. And like the Luger, the P-38 fires the 9x19mm
cartridge used by today’s military, police, and our NATO allies and is readily
available at all gunshops.
Strictly Limited Edition
Only two hundred and fifty of these P-38 Trophy Editions will be made
available. Each pistol bears an engraved limited edition registry number from
TE001 through TE250. The prefix TE designates “Trophy Edition”.
Display Case
Also available is a custom made, luxuriously lined Display Case with locking
glass lid and engraved identification plaque to display and protect your Tribute
from dust and unauthorized handling.