Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this collectible semi-automatic pistol today for a penny-start auction, this is the Walther PPK-L (Lightweight)!
*This example is a scarce lightweight model with a rare dural frame*
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Walther
Model: PPK-L (Lightweight)
Serial: 516309
Date of Manufacture: 1965 (According to the “65” date code)
Caliber: 7.65mm (AKA .32 ACP)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 3 1/4"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Ramp Front with Fixed U-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Brown Grips with Checkering and Walther Banner Logos
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In the 1960s, Walther produced the PPK-L, which was a lightweight variant of the PPK. The PPK-L differed from the standard, with all steel PPKs having an aluminum alloy frame. These were only chambered in 7.65mm Browning (.32 ACP) and .22 LR because of the increase in felt recoil from the lighter weight of the gun. All other features of the postwar production PPK (brown plastic grips with Walther banner, high polished blue finish, lanyard loop, loaded chamber indicator, 7+1 magazine capacity and overall length) were the same on the PPK-L. The letter L in the name of this model of the pistol just meant light alloy, but in this case it was not just aluminum. In many cases, aluminum turned out to be a very soft and not strong enough metal for its use in engineering. For this reason, “resistant” aluminum (from the Latin durus) was created in Germany. Today, solid aluminum alloy is officially called duralumin, it is widely known under the brand name Dural. The company Carl Walther in Ulm used this alloy not only for the manufacture of Walther PPK-L pistol grip arms but also for post-war P38 (P1) pistols, TPH, P5, and a number of other weapon models. These PPK-L models with the dural frame are considered to be very sought after by many firearm collectors.
Condition/Contents:
Model: PPK-L (Lightweight)
Serial: 516309
Date of Manufacture: 1965 (According to the “65” date code)
Caliber: 7.65mm (AKA .32 ACP)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 3 1/4"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Ramp Front with Fixed U-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Brown Grips with Checkering and Walther Banner Logos
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In the 1960s, Walther produced the PPK-L, which was a lightweight variant of the PPK. The PPK-L differed from the standard, with all steel PPKs having an aluminum alloy frame. These were only chambered in 7.65mm Browning (.32 ACP) and .22 LR because of the increase in felt recoil from the lighter weight of the gun. All other features of the postwar production PPK (brown plastic grips with Walther banner, high polished blue finish, lanyard loop, loaded chamber indicator, 7+1 magazine capacity and overall length) were the same on the PPK-L. The letter L in the name of this model of the pistol just meant light alloy, but in this case it was not just aluminum. In many cases, aluminum turned out to be a very soft and not strong enough metal for its use in engineering. For this reason, “resistant” aluminum (from the Latin durus) was created in Germany. Today, solid aluminum alloy is officially called duralumin, it is widely known under the brand name Dural. The company Carl Walther in Ulm used this alloy not only for the manufacture of Walther PPK-L pistol grip arms but also for post-war P38 (P1) pistols, TPH, P5, and a number of other weapon models. These PPK-L models with the dural frame are considered to be very sought after by many firearm collectors.
Condition/Contents:
This example is in PHENOMENAL condition showing no evidence of extensive consumer use or handling that we can see. This example will ship with a factory box, matching factory test fire paper target, two magazines, and a manual!
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.
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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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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