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Sauer 38H

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Sauer 38H by Sauer

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Technical Specifications

Type Semi-automatic pistol
Manufacturer J. P. Sauer & Sohn
Designer J. P. Sauer & Sohn
Designed 1938
Produced 1938–1945
In service 1939–45
Wars World War II · Tuareg rebellion (1990–1995)
Used by Nazi Germany · People's Movement for the Liberation of Azawad
No. built ~200,000
Weight 715 g
Length 161 mm
Barrel length 86 mm
Cartridge .32 ACP (7.65×17mmSR Browning),.22 Long Rifle,.380 ACP
Action Straight blowback
Feed 8-round detachable box magazine
Muzzle velocity 280 m/s with 7.65×17mm
Range 25 m

Data from Sauer 38H (Wikipedia, 2026-09-22). Text licensed under CC BY-SA. Image: CC BY-SA 3.0 — Vitaly V. Kuzmin.

Compatible Calibers (1)

380ACP
Pistol
Bullet: 9.04mm
Case: 17.3mm

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