Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction, this is the Waffenfabrik Walther, Zella-Mehlis (Thür) Model PPK.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Waffenfabrik Walther, Zella-Mehlis (Thür)
Model: PPK
Serial: 429962K
Date of Manufacture: 1945 (According to https://www.germandaggers.com/Gallery/WSR.php)
Caliber: 7.65mm (.32 ACP)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 3.3"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Dovetailed U-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Plastic Grips with Checkering and Walther Banner Logos
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The left side of the slide is marked "WAFFENFABRIK WALTHER, ZELLA-MEHLIS (Thür) / WALTHER'S PATENT Cal. 7,65mm / Mod. PPK". The right side of the slide is marked with the "Eagle/N" proof mark. The barrel is also marked with an "Eagle/N" proof mark. The right side of the frame is marked with the serial number "429962K".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Walther PP series is a line of blowback-operated semi-automatic pistols developed by the German arms manufacturer Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen. The platform features an exposed hammer, a traditional double-action trigger mechanism, a single-column magazine, and a fixed barrel that also acts as the guide rod for the recoil spring. The series includes the Walther PP, PPK, PPK/S, and PPK/E models, while the smaller Walther TPH pocket pistol, introduced in 1971, shares a highly similar double-action manual of arms. Historically, various PP series models have been manufactured in Germany, France, and the United States, including production by Walther in Germany, under license by Manurhin in France, Interarms in Virginia, and Smith & Wesson in Maine. From 2018 until a multi-year production suspension announced in late 2025, modern PPK and PPK/S models were built at the factory of US-based subsidiary Walther Arms, Inc. in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Model: PPK
Serial: 429962K
Date of Manufacture: 1945 (According to https://www.germandaggers.com/Gallery/WSR.php)
Caliber: 7.65mm (.32 ACP)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 3.3"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Dovetailed U-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Black Plastic Grips with Checkering and Walther Banner Logos
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The left side of the slide is marked "WAFFENFABRIK WALTHER, ZELLA-MEHLIS (Thür) / WALTHER'S PATENT Cal. 7,65mm / Mod. PPK". The right side of the slide is marked with the "Eagle/N" proof mark. The barrel is also marked with an "Eagle/N" proof mark. The right side of the frame is marked with the serial number "429962K".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Walther PP series is a line of blowback-operated semi-automatic pistols developed by the German arms manufacturer Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen. The platform features an exposed hammer, a traditional double-action trigger mechanism, a single-column magazine, and a fixed barrel that also acts as the guide rod for the recoil spring. The series includes the Walther PP, PPK, PPK/S, and PPK/E models, while the smaller Walther TPH pocket pistol, introduced in 1971, shares a highly similar double-action manual of arms. Historically, various PP series models have been manufactured in Germany, France, and the United States, including production by Walther in Germany, under license by Manurhin in France, Interarms in Virginia, and Smith & Wesson in Maine. From 2018 until a multi-year production suspension announced in late 2025, modern PPK and PPK/S models were built at the factory of US-based subsidiary Walther Arms, Inc. in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
As some of the world's first commercially successful double-action semi-automatic pistols, the PP and PPK became highly influential, inspiring numerous other designs, including the Soviet Makarov, Hungarian FEG PA-63, Polish P-64, American Accu-Tek AT-380 II, and Argentinian Bersa Thunder 380. Renowned with European police and civilians for being reliable and concealable, they were also heavily issued during World War II to the German military, including the Luftwaffe, the uniformed Ordnungspolizei, and plainclothes Kriminalpolizei detectives.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with a genuine leather holster and two 7-round magazines.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Additional Information
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1192732419 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-08-09 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
382 |





