W. German Walther PPK/S PPKS PPK-S .380 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol, MFD 1969 C&R
Sold For: $2,620
LSB#: 200922SD02
Make: Walther, imported by Interarms
Model: PPK/S
Serial Number: 138107S
Year of Manufacture:1969
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 with a Walther banner logo, “Made in W. Germany”, “Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do. / Modell PPK/S Cal. 9mm kurz” and with eagle over “N”, the right is marked with “138107” and an Interarms logo. The right of the chamber is marked “69”, Ulm antler proof and eagle over “N”. The right of the frame is marked “138107S” and eagle over “N” behind the trigger.
Barrel Length: 3 1/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a low-profile blade with a white dot in its rear face that is integral to the slide. The rear sight is a square notch with a square white aiming reference below the notch, dovetailed into the slide. The sights form a two-dot aiming system, round over square, for fast sight acquisition. The top of the slide has a serrated rib to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black plastic with Walther banner logos at their tops. The grips show light handling wear with tool-slips around the screw head, some scattered light marks, and infrequent damaged checkers. The checkering is generally well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Very Good 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 90% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at most edges with more notable finish wear at the leading edges and corners of the slide. There is a spot of finish wear and scattered minor surface oxidation in the frontstrap with lighter oxidation on the sides of the frame. There are a few other scattered minor marks. The action shows light operational wear. The screw head is sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Very Good 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 with a single 7-round magazine. The magazine has faint operational wear, intact feed lips and a strong spring, in about Fine-Excellent 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 into the 1970’s and then by license to Walter by Interarms starting in 1978 and continuing into the 1990’s, and later by Smith & Wesson, while during most of this time it was also manufactured by Manurhin. This is a blued Walther PPK/S in .380 ACP caliber made by Walther in West Germany in 1969 and imported by Interarms. This pistol is in about Very Good condition with about 90% of its original finish remaining. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion. The pistol comes with a single magazine to get you started. 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 would make a nice addition for a Walther collector. 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.
