Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol for a penny-start auction, this is the Walther PP.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Walther
Model: PP
Serial: 443567
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 Polizei Pistole, or “police pistol”) is one of the most historically significant semi-automatic handguns ever made, pioneered by Carl Walther GmbH, which introduced it in 1929 as a purpose-built duty pistol for European police forces. It was among the first commercially successful pistols to combine double-action/single-action trigger operation with a blowback-operated slide and fixed barrel, a design that was both reliable and easy to carry at a time when most handguns were still single-action only, and it featured innovative safety elements such as a decocking safety lever and a loaded chamber indicator that contributed to safer handling and adoptability by law enforcement. With a slim steel frame, an exposed hammer, fixed iron sights, and a single-column magazine—typically eight rounds in 7.65×17mm (.32 ACP) or later in .380 ACP—the PP balanced manageable recoil with practical defensive power and a comfortable grip that suited its role as a duty sidearm. Its design spawned a family of variants over the decades, including the smaller PPK (Police Pistol Kriminalmodell), introduced in 1931 for undercover or plain-clothes work; the adaptation-friendly PPK/S, developed to meet U.S. import requirements in the late 1960s; and later licensed or regional productions such as the PPK/E. Embraced not only by police agencies across Europe but also carried in various military and government roles before, during, and after World War II, the Walther PP series has had an outsized influence on pistol design worldwide and set a template for many later DA/SA pistols; its enduring legacy is evident in both its continued production—with modern reissues honoring the original’s ergonomic lines and safety features—and its lasting presence in civilian concealed-carry and collector circles.
Contents:
Model: PP
Serial: 443567
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 Polizei Pistole, or “police pistol”) is one of the most historically significant semi-automatic handguns ever made, pioneered by Carl Walther GmbH, which introduced it in 1929 as a purpose-built duty pistol for European police forces. It was among the first commercially successful pistols to combine double-action/single-action trigger operation with a blowback-operated slide and fixed barrel, a design that was both reliable and easy to carry at a time when most handguns were still single-action only, and it featured innovative safety elements such as a decocking safety lever and a loaded chamber indicator that contributed to safer handling and adoptability by law enforcement. With a slim steel frame, an exposed hammer, fixed iron sights, and a single-column magazine—typically eight rounds in 7.65×17mm (.32 ACP) or later in .380 ACP—the PP balanced manageable recoil with practical defensive power and a comfortable grip that suited its role as a duty sidearm. Its design spawned a family of variants over the decades, including the smaller PPK (Police Pistol Kriminalmodell), introduced in 1931 for undercover or plain-clothes work; the adaptation-friendly PPK/S, developed to meet U.S. import requirements in the late 1960s; and later licensed or regional productions such as the PPK/E. Embraced not only by police agencies across Europe but also carried in various military and government roles before, during, and after World War II, the Walther PP series has had an outsized influence on pistol design worldwide and set a template for many later DA/SA pistols; its enduring legacy is evident in both its continued production—with modern reissues honoring the original’s ergonomic lines and safety features—and its lasting presence in civilian concealed-carry and collector circles.
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.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.




