My dad had one from when he was in the Korean War. I had it but when we moved from Oklahoma City to NE Ohio it and some other things came up missing. He passed away when I was 15 and that p 38 was all I had left of him. I was unable to walk when the move took place so I did not even get to help pack. I just know it and a few other precious things of mine were not unpacked. I had it in my jewelry box so I just don't get where it went. He was shot two different times in that war. All of his medals and the purple heart was lost to a house fire when I was just 2. So having the p 38 was so priceless to me! happy selling!