West German Walther Model PPK .380 ACP 9mm Kurz Semi-Auto Pistol, 1967 C&R
Sold For: $2,875
LSB#: 200831MK05
Make: Walther
Model: PPK
Serial Number: 121135A
Year of Manufacture: 1967
Caliber: .380 A.C.P. (9mm Kurz)
Action Type: Single or Double Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine and Slide-Mounted Decocker Safety
Markings: The left of the slide is marked “Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do. / Modell PPK – Cal. 9mm kurz”, eagle over “N” proof, and with a Walther banner logo”, the right is marked with “121135”. The right of the frame is marked with eagle over “N” proof and “121135A” behind the trigger, the left of the frame is marked “Made in West-Germany”. The right of the barrel is marked “67”, with Ulm antler proof and eagle over “N”.
Barrel Length: 3 1/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a low-profile blade that is integral to the slide. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed into the slide. The top of the slide has a serrated rib to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered brown plastic with Walther banner logos at their tops. The grips show minor handling wear with a few scattered light marks. The checkering is well defined, generally sharp. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 93% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at most edges, more notable at the front of the slide and the top of the backstrap at the rear edge. There are a few scattered light nicks and scratches as well as light scuffing along the sides of the slide. The slide’s finish has a plum hue. The screw head is sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Very Good-Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The double action trigger pull is a little stiff and the single action pull has a smooth takeup followed by a light, crisp break. This pistol has a decocker safety. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes in a two-piece cardboard Walther box with serial-matching label, manual, and two 6-round magazines, one with brown plastic floorplate extension and one with flush-fit floorplate. The box has storage wear, most notable at edges and corners with wear on the interior from the contents, in about Good-plus overall condition. The magazines have light operational wear, intact feed lips and strong springs, in about Fine condition.
Our Assessment: This is a West German manufactured Walther PPK chambered for .380 ACP (9mm short/kurz). Walther’s PP series has had an interesting and circuitous production history, being made in Germany, France, America, and back to Germany. This pistol is a 1967 vintage West German made PPK in Excellent condition. It was made just before the United States import regulations restricted the PPK, leading to the introduction of the import-friendly PPK/s. The pistol shows light operational and handling wear, the bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion. If you want a small pistol for concealed carry or if you have small hands that won’t fit around a grip with a double stack magazine, this is a quality pistol that is great for concealed carry. It’s also in good enough condition that it would make a nice addition for a Walther collector who would like a post-war German made PPK, especially with its original box. Please see our photos and good luck!
CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable (THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS): This C&R Pistol CAN be sold as a dealer sale in California and CAN be transferred as a Private Party Transfer (PPT) as our Simi Valley location. All C&R firearms must be transferred through your local dealer OR at our Simi Valley location; we cannot ship directly to a C&R holder in California. Out of state residents can disregard this section – your local laws apply.
