Walther Thuringia Model PPK .32 ACP 7.65mm 3.25″ Semi-Auto Pistol 1932 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,350.00
LSB#: LSB260216DM015
Make: Walther
Model: PPK
Serial Number: 779736, all serialized parts match.
Year of Manufacture: 1932 / C&R
Caliber: 7.65mm Browning (.32 ACP)
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, DA/SA, with slide mounted de-cocking safety fed by detachable single stack magazines.
Barrel Length: 3.25”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade integral to the slide. The rear sight is a u-notch sight integral to the slide. The top of the slide has a rib that is wavy serrated for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two piece marbled brown synthetic checkered Walther panels with Walther Banners at their tops. Both panels have scratches on the smooth borders. The checkering is sharp and there are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grip panels are in about Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is defined. There is no erosion in the bore. There is fouling in the grooves. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8.5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 85% of its original finish. The balance of the finish shows light handling and operational wear. There is thinning on the leading edges. There is light intermittent oxidation. There is minor erosion on some of the leading edges. There are light scratches throughout. The markings are clear. The screw head is sharp. Overall this pistol is in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger has a crisp and clean break in single action. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with 1x 8rd magazine.
Our Assessment: The Walther PPK, introduced in 1931, represents one of the most influential compact semi automatic pistol designs of the early twentieth century, developed as a more concealable variant of the Walther PP for police and civilian use. Manufactured in Thuringia during the prewar period, examples like this 1932 pistol reflect the early production quality and engineering that established Walther’s reputation worldwide. The fixed barrel blowback system, double action trigger, and slide mounted decocking safety offered a combination of safety, simplicity, and accuracy that set the standard for compact defensive pistols. Chambered in 7.65mm Browning, known in the United States as .32 ACP and introduced in 1899, the platform delivers mild recoil and practical performance in a streamlined, easily carried format that saw widespread adoption across Europe in the interwar years.
This example retains about 85 percent of its original blued finish, showing light handling and operational wear with thinning at the leading edges, scattered light oxidation, and minor edge wear consistent with its age. The markings remain clear and the screw head is sharp. The marbled brown Walther grip panels with banner logos are in Very Good condition, with sharp checkering and only light wear on the smooth borders. The bore is bright with defined rifling and light fouling present, rating 8.5 out of 10 in this writer’s opinion. The action functions correctly, with a crisp single action trigger break, and the pistol includes one 8 round magazine. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! – L.S.