Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this well-known semi-automatic pistol today for a penny start auction; this is the Pre-War Walther PPK!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Walther
Model: PPK
Serial: 195013
Caliber: 7.65mm
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 3.31"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front and Rear Sights
Stock/Grips: Checkered Brown Synthetic
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Walther PPK is a compact, elegantly simple European pocket pistol whose blend of restrained engineering, slim ergonomics and historical pedigree made it one of the most recognizable concealable handguns of the 20th century: introduced in the early 1930s as a shortened, lighter derivative of Walther’s earlier PP design, the PPK (Polizeipistole Kriminalmodell) uses a straightforward blowback action with a fixed barrel that rides in the slide — a configuration that contributes to inherently consistent barrel alignment and good out-of-the-box accuracy for such a small pistol. Built around a single-stack magazine and offered most commonly in .32 ACP (7-round) and .380 ACP/9mm Kurz (6-round) chamberings, the PPK balances modest capacity with a narrow grip profile and low bore axis that make it easy to conceal and surprisingly controllable in recoil for its caliber. Its controls are characteristically restrained: a manual thumb safety on the left side that also functions as a decocking/slide lock mechanism on many versions, a rounded trigger guard, and an exposed hammer that allows single-action precision or a longer, heavier double-action first pull for safe, ready carry. The steel-framed originals (later produced in blued, nickel and stainless finishes) feel solid and weighty in the hand, while modern licensed reproductions and variant lines sometimes use alloy or updated materials to shave weight. The PPK’s simple takedown and robust, overbuilt internals made it a dependable service and civilian pistol for decades, and its cultural footprint — most notably as James Bond’s compact sidearm in early Fleming novels and film adaptations — cemented its iconic status. Today the PPK is prized both as a practical, historically important carry pistol and as a collectible classic: admired for its clean lines, effective ergonomics, and the clever economy of design that lets a very small handgun perform well in everyday defensive and backup roles.
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
Serial: 195013
Caliber: 7.65mm
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 3.31"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front and Rear Sights
Stock/Grips: Checkered Brown Synthetic
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Walther PPK is a compact, elegantly simple European pocket pistol whose blend of restrained engineering, slim ergonomics and historical pedigree made it one of the most recognizable concealable handguns of the 20th century: introduced in the early 1930s as a shortened, lighter derivative of Walther’s earlier PP design, the PPK (Polizeipistole Kriminalmodell) uses a straightforward blowback action with a fixed barrel that rides in the slide — a configuration that contributes to inherently consistent barrel alignment and good out-of-the-box accuracy for such a small pistol. Built around a single-stack magazine and offered most commonly in .32 ACP (7-round) and .380 ACP/9mm Kurz (6-round) chamberings, the PPK balances modest capacity with a narrow grip profile and low bore axis that make it easy to conceal and surprisingly controllable in recoil for its caliber. Its controls are characteristically restrained: a manual thumb safety on the left side that also functions as a decocking/slide lock mechanism on many versions, a rounded trigger guard, and an exposed hammer that allows single-action precision or a longer, heavier double-action first pull for safe, ready carry. The steel-framed originals (later produced in blued, nickel and stainless finishes) feel solid and weighty in the hand, while modern licensed reproductions and variant lines sometimes use alloy or updated materials to shave weight. The PPK’s simple takedown and robust, overbuilt internals made it a dependable service and civilian pistol for decades, and its cultural footprint — most notably as James Bond’s compact sidearm in early Fleming novels and film adaptations — cemented its iconic status. Today the PPK is prized both as a practical, historically important carry pistol and as a collectible classic: admired for its clean lines, effective ergonomics, and the clever economy of design that lets a very small handgun perform well in everyday defensive and backup roles.
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.
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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.
Additional Details
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