Walther P1 / P38 Firing Pin

P1 / P38 Firing Pin

This is a German Army firing pin for the Walther P1 and P38, the 9x19mm service pistol that West Germany's Bundeswehr issued as the P1. The firing pin is the rod that strikes the cartridge primer when the hammer falls, so a cracked, shortened or missing pin leaves the pistol unable to fire. Owners keep one as a spare, and anyone restoring a P1 or P38 can use it to bring the pistol back to working order with an original German Army part.

Features

• German Army Issue — Supplied through German military channels as a service part for the P1 and P38.
• Steel Construction — The pin is turned from a single piece of steel, which suits a part that takes a hammer blow on every shot.
• Rounded Striker Tip — A slim, round-nosed tip steps down from the main shaft to make contact with the primer.
• Stepped Nose Profile — The front of the shaft narrows in stages, a taper toward the tip that is clearly visible on the part.
• Twin Raised Collars — Two machined shoulders along the shaft give the pin its locating points inside the slide.
• Slotted Rear Head — The enlarged cylindrical head carries a machined flat cut across one side, where it interfaces with the slide's internal parts.
• Bright Steel Finish — The part has a plain, unplated steel finish across its full length.
• 9x19mm Platform — Made for the P1 and P38, both chambered in 9x19mm, the cartridge also known as 9mm Luger or 9mm Parabellum.

Bundeswehr Issue Part

The P1 is the postwar version of the Walther P38 and served as the standard sidearm of the Bundeswehr, Germany's armed forces, for decades. This pin comes from German Army stock, so it matches the original specification and is not an aftermarket copy. Firing pins can differ between production periods, so compare it with the part in your pistol or have a gunsmith check the fit before you install it.