| Crosman Model 338 | |
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Walther P38 (9 mm) |
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Info: Manufacturer/Model: Crosman Model 338 Replica Of: Walther P38 (9 mm) Made In: USA Caliber/Ammunition/Feed: 177, steel BB, 20-shot hopper Air Source: CO2, 12 g Powerlet Accessories: None Recommended Pellet or BB: Crosman Copperhead BB Weight (lb)/Length (in): 1.4, 8.5 Body Material/Finish/Grips: metal, black, plastic Barrel Length (in)/Material/Rifled: 5.4, steel, no Trigger Action: DA Trigger Pull (lbs)/Adjustable: 7.6 (DA), no Sights (front/rear): fixed, fixed Velocity (fps): 370 Sound Level (dB): 98 Thickness of Pellet Holder (in): N/A Manufactured Dates: 1986 - 1991 Condition/Manual/Box: 98%, yes, yes (backer card) Serial Number: 191507604 |
Comments:
The Walther P38 was
introduced in 1938 as the replacement for the Luger in the
German army. The Crosman Model 338 is an excellent all-metal replica of the
P38. This airgun holds 20 BBs in a gravity feed hopper and
feeding is very reliable. The measured muzzle velocity of the
338 is 443 fps, which is 73 fps higher than the manufacturer's
specification. Accuracy is fair for a gun with a smooth bore
barrel. The 338 is so reliable that Crosman even used it as the
internal mechanism for the Crosman Z-77 (Uzi replica). The
Crosman 338 is an excellent plinker that packs quite a punch.
Performance:
Measurements were made on
8/06/06 at a temperature of 84 ºF and 14' elevation. A ten shot
string was fired from a bench rest at 15' using Crosman
Copperhead BBs (5.1 gr).
The highest 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.
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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. |
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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. |
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