The P38 can be obtained in Nazi Zombies through the developer console on all maps. Its reload time is slower than the other non-magnum side arms, but in return, it also has lower visual recoil than the other side arms. As such, it is a relatively good choice for a sidearm. Its damage is identical to the other non- magnum pistols.
This is only possible on Recruit difficulty. The achievement/trophy " Gunslinger" is unlocked for killing Heinrich Amsel with the P38 found on the table. This is a good opportunity to get a sidearm.
Near the start of the mission, " Vendetta", when being sniped across the river, there is a Walther P38 on the table next to the sofa and on the table to the right of the doorway after the player goes up the stairs. This must also be done in order to re-stock ammo. It is hard to find it anywhere on the map, the best chance to obtain it is by putting a German soldier into Last Stand by wounding him, wait for him to pull it out, and then finish him to claim the gun. This is the weapon that Dimitri Petrenko is severely wounded with by the last SS Honor Guard soldier on the Reichstag at the end of " Downfall". It is first seen, and can be used in the mission " Vendetta". It has the second slowest mid-magazine reload and the slowest empty reload. The Walther is the same as the other non-Magnum pistols except for its appearance and reload times. Effective at close range." - Create-A-Class description. Walther " German semi-automatic pistol with high rate of fire.