WWII German Police Walther Model PPK 7.65mm Semi-Automatic Pistol, 1941 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,227.99
WOA#: WY240608SM019
Make: Walther
Model: PPK, German Police Variation 2
Serial Number: 329353K
Year of Manufacture: 1941
Caliber: .32 A.C.P. (7.65mm Browning)
Action Type: Single or Double Action Semi-Auto fed by Removable Magazine (none present)
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther “Banner” logo, “Waffenfabrik Walther, Zehla-Mehlis (Thur) / Walther’s Patent Cal 7.65 m/m” and “Mod. PPK”. The right side of the frame behind the trigger is marked “329353 k”. The inside of the slide is hand-scribed “353”. The right side of the barrel at the port and muzzle is marked 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 a Police acceptance marking.
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 brown checkered plastic that encloses the backstrap. The grip has notable cracking on the right side toward the top, some of which is repaired with adhesive. There is notable warping of the grip. There are some more minor nicks and scuffs. The checkering is generally well defined. Overall, the grip is in about Fair condition as repaired.
Also included is a set of post-war two-piece checkered black plastic Walther grip panels. These panels have a few light nicks and scratches. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the additional grips are in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is stubborn copper fouling. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8 or 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 70% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There are some light nicks and scratches. There is infrequent scattered minor surface oxidation with some minor surface erosion in the frontstrap. The action shows operational wear. The screw head is lightly tool marked with a strong slot. 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 is crisp. This pistol has a decocker 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 comes with the additional grips described above. Please note, no magazine is included.
Our Assessment: Walther’s original factory was located in Zella-Mehlis in the “Land” (state) of Thuringia. As that part of Germany was occupied by the Soviet Union following World War II, Walther fled to West Germany, where they established a new factory in Ulm. This is a .32 caliber Walther Model PPK made in 1941, with German Police markings, made at the factory in Thuringia. It is in Very Good condition with roughly 70% original finish remaining. The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling and some stubborn fouling. Walther’s are known for their reliability, and this should give someone decades of shooting fun. That said, a wartime police gun such as this one will also attract collectors. Please see our photos and good luck!
Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud