Carl Walther Model PP 7.65mm .32 ACP 3.9″ Semi-Automatic Pistol 1930 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,660.10
LSB#: LSB260224HE281
Make: Walther
Model: PP
Serial Number: 753454
Year of Manufacture: 1930 / 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: 3.9”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade integral to the slide. The rear sight is a square-notch sight dovetailed to the slide. The top of the slide has a rib that is wavy serrated for glare reduction. The front sight is painted yellow. The rear sight is painted red.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two piece black synthetic checkered Walther Grips with Walther Banners at their tops. Both panels have scratches on the smooth borders. The checkering is defined and there are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grip panels are in about Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There is fouling in the grooves. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 95% of its original finish. The balance of the finish shows handling wear. There is operational wear. There are scratches throughout. There are light nicks on the frame. There is thinning on the sides of the slide. There is faint thinning throughout. The markings are clear. The screw head is sharp. Overall this pistol is in about 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 an 8rd magazine.
Our Assessment: The Carl Walther GmbH Model PP, introduced in 1929, stands as one of the most influential handgun designs of the early 20th century, pioneering the double-action/single-action trigger system paired with a slide-mounted decocking safety. Developed for police use in Weimar-era Germany, the Polizei-Pistole quickly gained widespread adoption across European law enforcement and military circles. Chambered in .32 ACP, also known as 7.65mm Browning, the pistol utilizes a cartridge introduced in 1899 that became a standard for compact service pistols due to its manageable recoil and reliable performance in blowback-operated designs.
This 1930 production example presents in solid overall condition, retaining a strong portion of its original blued finish with visible handling and operational wear consistent with age and service. The grip panels show typical wear along the smooth borders while maintaining defined checkering and intact Walther banners. The bore remains bright with sharp rifling, and the pistol retains its original sight configuration, including period-applied painted sight enhancements. The action functions correctly with a clean single-action break, reflecting the quality of Walther’s early production. Altogether, this pistol represents an early and historically significant example of the Model PP, capturing the formative years of a design that would influence handgun development for decades. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids! -N.P