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Walther P1
Cold War, Federal Republic of Germany, Handguns, Autoloading Pistols, 9x19mm, 1977, Walther, P38 Series Walter Gurske 6/1/23 Cold War, Federal Republic of Germany, Handguns, Autoloading Pistols, 9x19mm, 1977, Walther, P38 Series Walter Gurske 6/1/23

Walther P1

In the aftermath of the Second World War Germany found itself divided. As it raised its own army to fight alongside NATO, the new West Germany looked to update the old wartime sidearm of the Wehrmacht.

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