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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".
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Right Profile:

Front View:

Right Side Markings:


Left Side Markings:

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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