Walther Interarms PPK/S Stainless .380 ACP Semi-Automatic Pistol, MFD 1990s
SOLD FOR: $1025
LSB#: 210524AG01
Make: This pistol was manufactured under license to Walther by Interarms of Virginia
Model: PPK/S
Serial Number: S119003
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1990s
Caliber: .380 A.C.P. (9mm Kurz)
Action Type: Single or Double Action Semi-Auto Fed by Removable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther “Banner” logo over “MADE IN U.S.A.”, and “UNDER LICENSE OF / Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do. / Modell PPK/S Cal. 9mm kurz/.380ACP”. The right side of the slide is marked with “INTERARMS / ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA”. The right side of the frame behind the trigger is marked “S119003”. The right side of the barrel at the port is marked “VA”.
Barrel Length: 3 1/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a low-profile blade with a recessed dot in its rear face, integral to the slide. The rear sight is a square notch with a recessed rectangle below the notch, and is dovetailed into the slide. The top of the slide is serrated to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered black plastic with Walther banner logos at the tops of the grips. The right panel has a crack at the grip screw on the rear. There are a few other scattered minor marks. The checkering is generally sharp. The grips rate in about Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is stubborn fouling in the grooves.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are scattered light scratches and scuffs. The action shows light operational wear. The grip screw is sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The double action trigger pull is a little stiff and the single action pull has a small amount of creep. This pistol has a decocker safety lever on the left-rear of the slide. 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 with a total of three 7-round magazines, each with a black polymer floorplate extension. The magazines have minor operational wear, intact feed lips and strong springs, in about Fine condition.
Our Assessment: Because of the Gun Control Act of 1968, importation of the Walther PPK was disallowed, and Walther enlarged the pistol to the PPK/S model to get around the restrictions. The PPK/S was made by Walter in the 70’s and then by license to Walter by Interarms starting in 1978, who also made the PPK model. In the late 1990’s, Smith & Wesson started making the pistols under license to Walther. This is a stainless steel PPK/S in .380 ACP caliber made by Interarms in the 1990s. This pistol is in about Fine condition with about 95% of its original finish remaining. The bore is semi-bright with sharp rifling, no erosion and some stubborn fouling. The pistol comes with three magazines with floorplate extensions to allow the pinky finger a place to rest. 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 your chance to get a quality pistol made here in the United States. Please see our photos and good luck!