SVW 45 P.38 and Phosphate Mag Question

[hopdevil]

I recently picked up a Dual Tone SVW 45 Pistol in the d block. Very near the end of the war. Inside I find the coolest magazine. I can't find any information on this type of follower.

 

[PatickD]

It’s simply referred to as a “ribbed follower”. Found on very late war P38 magazines.

I believe I read, they started using this style follower, when they stopped hardening the feed lips. Aka: “U” = unhardened.

 

[ugafx4]

Search for “ribbed follower”.

Cool mag!

 

[mauser99]

by doing this you strengthen it immensely. Also less drag on the round. major improvement.

 

[Tiger 2 Tank]

Very desirable mag in the P.38 world. Not to mention the gun too.

 

[hopdevil]

Thanks all. I thought it would be covered in books.

 

[Aaron]

Reminds me of those reduced thickness C-mpu marked stripper clips for the K98, very cool piece never knew these existed. mauser99 makes a good point, this is the exact reason we see ribbed Mp40 magazines begin to appear as well.

 

[mdarnell19]

Cool mag. Have any pictures of the pistol?