Description
Item Description
Model: PP
Serial: 346104
Caliber: 7.65mm
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 3 ¾"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front and Rear Sights
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Synthetic
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Walther PP—short for Polizeipistole—is one of the most influential and enduring semi-automatic handgun designs of the 20th century, representing a major leap forward in service pistol technology when it was introduced in 1929 by Carl Walther GmbH. Designed specifically for police use, the PP was revolutionary in combining a double-action/single-action trigger system with a fixed-barrel, straight-blowback operating mechanism, allowing the pistol to be safely carried with a round chambered while still enabling a long, deliberate first trigger pull followed by lighter single-action shots. This innovation significantly improved readiness and safety compared to earlier single-action pistols and would go on to influence countless later handgun designs. Typically chambered in 7.65mm Browning (.32 ACP) or .380 ACP, the Walther PP features an all-steel frame and slide, a slim single-stack magazine, and a grip shape that is both ergonomic and naturally pointable, contributing to its reputation for controllability and accuracy despite its relatively compact size. Notable features include a slide-mounted safety that also functions as a decocker, a loaded-chamber indicator at the rear of the slide, and excellent mechanical reliability aided by the fixed barrel, which also enhances inherent accuracy. The pistol’s clean lines, precise machining, and high-quality finishes reflected the strong German emphasis on craftsmanship, while its practical dimensions made it suitable for uniformed police carry as well as civilian use. Adopted widely by European police forces and used in various military and governmental roles before and after World War II, the Walther PP also served as the foundation for related models such as the smaller PPK, further cementing its legacy. Today, the Walther PP is regarded as a landmark firearm—valued by collectors, historians, and shooters alike—for its historical significance, elegant design, and lasting impact on modern defensive handgun development.
Contents:
This example will ship with its factory-labeled box along with all other contents above.
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.




