Walther Nazi RFV R.F.V. Marked PP .32 ACP/7.65mm Semi-Auto Pistol, 1937 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1818.18
LSB#: 210913BM17
Make: Walther
Model: PP (Polizeipistole, Police Pistol) Reichsfinanzverwaltung (RFV)
Serial Number: 974380
Year of Manufacture: 1937
Caliber: .32 ACP (7.65mm)
Action Type: Single/Double Action Semi-Auto Pistol with Removable Magazine
Markings: The right side of the frame is marked “974380”. The front right of the barrel, right of the chamber, and right of the slide each have a crown over “N” commercial proof. The left of the slide is marked with a Walther banner logo, “Waffenfabrik Walther, a-Mehlis (Thur) / Walther’s Patent Cal. 7,65m/m” and “Mod. PP”. The front strap is marked “R.F.V. 9914 W”.
Barrel Length: 3 7/8”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short blade integral to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a “U”-notch dovetailed into the slide. The top of the slide has a thin rib that has fine wavy serrations to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black plastic with Walther banner logos at their tops. The grips have some scattered nicks and scratches along the smooth borders. There are no visible chips or cracks. The checkering is sharp. Overall, the grips are in about Very Good-Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is well defined. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 85% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The left side of the slide shows scattered little spots of finish loss. There is notable finish loss at the bottom of the back strap. The grip areas show handling wear and some light surface oxidation. There are some scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw head is tool-marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This pistol has a de-cocker safety. We did not fire this handgun. As with all firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with a leather flap-holster and a total of two 8-round magazines. One of the magazines has a pinky extension base plate.
Our Assessment: The Walther PP, or Polizeipistole, was introduced in 1929 and found great success both commercially and with law enforcement agencies, with variants still in production today. This model PP was made in 1937, and has markings from the Reichfinanzverwaltung (RFV), or Reich Finance Administration, which was responsible for the banks and the finances of Nazi Germany. The pistol is in about Very Good condition, showing holster wear retaining a great bore and strong mechanics. This will make a great addition to a Walther or law enforcement pistol collection. Please see our photos and good luck!