A person's opinion may select each of those as a valid answer. It depends on what the pistol is to be used for, such as combat or self defense.
Best depends on how much quality you want to pay for? For example some suggested ranges could be:Mid-range price:RugerColtSpringfield ArmoryRemingtonHigh price range:Kimber Super Match IISmith & Wesson PC1911Colt Special Combat Government
100 USD
Smith and Wesson 9mm Model 39-2 Chrome finish.
10-100 usd
how was the fist pistol used in warfare it was used in close combat if nessasary
The P38 was manufactured during wartime, when simpler, less expensive ways of manufacturing things were sought out. Chrome lining - especially on a pistol barrel - would've been highly unlikely on a P38. If you have such a pistol, what you probably have is a postwar P1 pistol (aluminum slide, rather than steel), or else a P38 with a postwar P1 barrel swapped in.
125 USD or so
maybe 100
Yes. I have one my Dad brought back from the war.
Wilson Combat is a firearms company that is known nationally for their pistol production. This is a company that is headquartered in Berryville, Arkansas.
Ring hammer.