Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this well-known semi-auto pistol today for a penny start auction; this is the Pre-War Walther PPK!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Walther
Model: PPK
Manufacture Date Range: 1930 - 1940
Serial: 800585
Caliber: 7.65mm (.32 ACP)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 3.31"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Brown/Black Marbled Checkered Synthetic with Walther Banner
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
These pistols have 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. They are manufactured in Germany, France, and the United States. In the past, the PPK version was manufactured by Walther in its own factory in Germany, as well as under licenses by Manurhin in France; Interarms in Virginia, and by Smith & Wesson in Maine. Since 2018, the PPK and PPK/S models have been built at the factory of Walther Arms, Inc., which is a US-based subsidiary.
The PP and the PPK were among the world's first successful double-action semi-automatic pistols. The PPK is still manufactured by Walther, but the PP went out of production in 1999 and has been widely copied. The design inspired other pistols, including the Soviet Makarov, the Hungarian FEG PA-63, the Polish P-64, the American Accu-Tek AT-380 II, and the Argentinian Bersa Thunder 380. The PP and PPK were both popular with European police and civilians for being reliable and concealable. They were also issued to the German military (officers), including the Luftwaffe, as well as the uniformed Ordnungspolizei and plainclothes detectives of the Kriminalpolizei during World War II.
The most common variant is the Walther PPK, which is a smaller version of the PP with a shorter grip, barrel, and frame, and reduced magazine capacity. A new, two-piece wrap-around grip panel construction concealed the exposed back strap. The smaller size made it more concealable than the original PP and, hence, better suited to plain clothes or undercover work. It was released in 1931.
The abbreviation "PPK" stands for "Polizeipistole Kriminal" (literally "police pistol criminal"), referring to the Kriminalamt crime investigation office. While the K is often mistakenly assumed to stand for "kurz" (German for "short"), as the variant has a shorter barrel and frame, Walther used the name "Kriminal" in early advertising brochures and the 1937 GECO German catalog.
Contents:
This example is in Superb condition showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling that we can see!
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.
Model: PPK
Manufacture Date Range: 1930 - 1940
Serial: 800585
Caliber: 7.65mm (.32 ACP)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 3.31"
Optics/Sights: Fixed
Stock/Grips: Brown/Black Marbled Checkered Synthetic with Walther Banner
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Walther PP series pistols are semi-automatic pistols that are blowback-operated. They were developed by Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen, a German arms manufacturer. The series includes various models such as the Walther PP, PPK, PPK/S, and PPK/E models. The Walther TPH pocket pistol is a smaller caliber pistol that was introduced in 1971 and is identical in handling and operation to the PPK.
These pistols have 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. They are manufactured in Germany, France, and the United States. In the past, the PPK version was manufactured by Walther in its own factory in Germany, as well as under licenses by Manurhin in France; Interarms in Virginia, and by Smith & Wesson in Maine. Since 2018, the PPK and PPK/S models have been built at the factory of Walther Arms, Inc., which is a US-based subsidiary.
The PP and the PPK were among the world's first successful double-action semi-automatic pistols. The PPK is still manufactured by Walther, but the PP went out of production in 1999 and has been widely copied. The design inspired other pistols, including the Soviet Makarov, the Hungarian FEG PA-63, the Polish P-64, the American Accu-Tek AT-380 II, and the Argentinian Bersa Thunder 380. The PP and PPK were both popular with European police and civilians for being reliable and concealable. They were also issued to the German military (officers), including the Luftwaffe, as well as the uniformed Ordnungspolizei and plainclothes detectives of the Kriminalpolizei during World War II.
The most common variant is the Walther PPK, which is a smaller version of the PP with a shorter grip, barrel, and frame, and reduced magazine capacity. A new, two-piece wrap-around grip panel construction concealed the exposed back strap. The smaller size made it more concealable than the original PP and, hence, better suited to plain clothes or undercover work. It was released in 1931.
The abbreviation "PPK" stands for "Polizeipistole Kriminal" (literally "police pistol criminal"), referring to the Kriminalamt crime investigation office. While the K is often mistakenly assumed to stand for "kurz" (German for "short"), as the variant has a shorter barrel and frame, Walther used the name "Kriminal" in early advertising brochures and the 1937 GECO German catalog.
This example is in Superb condition showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling that we can see!
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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