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Make: Walther
Model: PPK
Serial Number: 858767
Year of Manufacture: 1935
Caliber: .32 A.C.P. (7.65mm Browning)
Action Type: Single/Double Action Semi-Auto Pistol fed by Detachable Magazine
Barrel Length: 3 1/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a low profile blade integral to the slide. The rear sight is a “U” notch integral to the slide. The top of the slide has wavy serrations to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The one piece grip is black-swirled brown checkered plastic that encloses the backstrap. The grip shows some minor warping, common to this material. There is a thin crack at the grip screw on the right with a tiny loss at the grip screw on the left. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The checkering is well defined. Overall, the grip is in about Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original, the slide is serial-matching.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 96% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges. There is some minor wear at the leading edges of the slide. There are some scattered tiny nicks and scratches. There is light handling wear on the safety lever. The action shows light operational wear. The screw head is tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun is in Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes in a serial-matching two-piece wood-grain cardboard box with embossed lid, Walther factory tin, and a single 7-round magazine with plastic floorplate extension.
Our Assessment: Walther's original factory was located in Zella-Mehlis in the "Land" (state) of Thuringia. As that part of Germany was occupied by the Soviet Union following World War II, Walther fled to West Germany, where they established a new factory in Ulm. This is a pre-War .32 caliber Walther Model PPK made in 1935 at the factory in Thuringia. It is in Fine condition with roughly 96% of its original finish remaining, a strong bore and good mechanics. It comes with its original embossed-lid wood-grain cardboard box and a tin which has the lid embossed with the Walther Zella-Mehlis factory. Walthers are known for their reliability and this one should still make for a good shooter. Its high condition, box, tin, and pre-war manufacture will also interest collectors. Please see our photos and good luck!