The Crosman Model 338 is an airgun replica of the Walther P38 pistol that uses CO2 and steel BBs. It holds 20 BBs in a gravity-fed hopper and has a measured muzzle velocity of 443 fps. The all-metal Crosman Model 338 is an accurate and reliable plinker.
The Crosman Model 338 is an airgun replica of the Walther P38 pistol that uses CO2 and steel BBs. It holds 20 BBs in a gravity-fed hopper and has a measured muzzle velocity of 443 fps. The all-metal Crosman Model 338 is an accurate and reliable plinker.
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The Crosman Model 338 is an airgun replica of the Walther P38 pistol that uses CO2 and steel BBs. It holds 20 BBs in a gravity-fed hopper and has a measured muzzle velocity of 443 fps. The all-metal Crosman Model 338 is an accurate and reliable plinker.
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Walther P38 (9 mm)
Info: Comments: The Walther P38 was introduced in
Manufacturer/Model: Crosman Model 338 1938 as the replacement for the Luger in the German Replica Of: Walther P38 (9 mm) army. The Crosman Model 338 is an excellent all- Made In: USA metal replica of the P38. This airgun holds 20 BBs in a Caliber/Ammunition/Feed: 177, steel BB, 20-shot hopper gravity feed hopper and feeding is very reliable. The Air Source: CO2, 12 g Powerlet Accessories: None measured muzzle velocity of the 338 is 443 fps, which Recommended Pellet or BB: Crosman Copperhead BB is 73 fps higher than the manufacturer's specification. Weight (lb)/Length (in): 1.4, 8.5 Accuracy is fair for a gun with a smooth bore barrel. Body Material/Finish/Grips: metal, black, plastic The 338 is so reliable that Crosman even used it as Barrel Length (in)/Material/Rifled: 5.4, steel, no the internal mechanism for the Crosman Z-77 (Uzi Trigger Action: DA replica). The Crosman 338 is an excellent plinker that Trigger Pull (lbs)/Adjustable: 7.6 (DA), no packs quite a punch. Sights (front/rear): fixed, fixed Velocity (fps): 370 Sound Level (dB): 98 Performance: Measurements were made on Thickness of Pellet Holder (in): N/A 8/06/06 at a temperature of 84 ºF and 14' elevation. A Manufactured Dates: 1986 - 1991 ten shot string was fired from a bench rest at 15' using Condition/Manual/Box: 98%, yes, yes (backer card) Crosman Copperhead BBs (5.1 gr). The highest Serial Number: 191507604 velocity measured was 469 fps, the lowest was 422 fps (average of the 10-shot string was 443 fps). A six shot string fired with open sights grouped at 0.87". Click the thumbnail below to see a larger image. Click here for a description of the measurement methods. Right Profile:
Front View:
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Loading BBs: The internal hopper will hold 20 BBs that
are fed by gravity into the firing chamber. A magnet holds the BB in position for firing.
Loading CO2: The tab on the bottom of the CO2
piercing screw is small, which makes it difficult to turn the screw enough to puncture the cylinder. Packaging:
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