Walther Thuringia Model PPK 7.65mm .32 ACP Police Marked Pistol 1941 C&R
SOLD FOR: $3,085.00
LSB#: WY240925JT039
Make: Walther
Model: PPK
Serial Number: 308089K
Year of Manufacture: 1941 C&R
Caliber: .32 A.C.P. (7.65mm Browning)
Action Type: Single / Double Action Semi-Auto with manual safety / decocker fed by 7 Round Removable Magazines
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther “Banner” logo, “Waffenfabrik Walther, Zella-Mehlis (Thur) / Walther’s Patent Cal 7.65 m/m” and “Mod. PPK”. The right side of the frame behind the trigger is marked “308089 K”. The right side of the barrel at the port with an “eagle / N” proof. The right side of the slide is marked with a “eagle / N” proof. The left side of the frame is marked with the Police Eagle C mark.
Barrel Length: 3 1/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a low profile blade integral to the slide. The rear sight is a “U” notch integral to the slide. The top of the slide has wavy serrations to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The one piece grip is checkered German Bakelite that encloses the backstrap screw set to the frame. The grip shows light handling wear with a very small crack on the rear, top, centerline of the grip. There are no visible chips. Overall the grips would be in Excellent condition if not for the small crack.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore. The feed ramp is smooth and shiny. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains 98% of its metal finish. The right side of the slide has two small patches of discoloration in the finish. The leading edges of the slide show minor finish loss and thinning. The left side of the slide also shows some minor discoloration and the finish loss on the leading edges. The markings are very clean and the screw head is sharp. Overall this pistol is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This pistol has a decocker / manual safety. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol includes one Walther PPK magazine with the bakelite floor plate.
Our Assessment: The Walther PPK produced in 1941 at the Thuringia plant is a historically significant German police-issued pistol from the World War II era. Chambered in 7.65mm Browning (.32 ACP), the PPK (Polizeipistole Kriminalmodell) was a compact, double-action semi-automatic pistol designed for law enforcement, military officers, and government officials. By 1941, the Walther factory in Zella-Mehlis, Thuringia, was fully integrated into the German wartime production efforts, producing firearms for the Wehrmacht, SS, and police forces. The Eagle C proof mark on this pistol indicates that it was accepted into service with the German police (Ordnungspolizei), as the “C” stamp was specifically assigned to police-issued sidearms.
The Walther PPK was a highly regarded pistol, known for its reliability, ease of concealment, and smooth double-action trigger. It featured a single-stack 7-round magazine, a fixed barrel that doubled as the recoil spring guide, and a manual safety with a decocker. The police-marked PPKs from this period are particularly interesting because German police units were responsible for internal security, occupation duties, and, in some cases, direct combat operations. Many of these pistols saw extensive use throughout the war and were later captured by Allied forces. Today, a 1941 Walther PPK with Eagle C markings is a desirable collector’s piece, especially if it retains its original finish, matching numbers, and wartime-issued magazine. Please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
