DESIRABLE WEST GERMAN WALTHER MODEL PPK-L

SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Cal. 22 LR. S# 503544LR. Bbl. 3 5/16". Model PPK-L semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Walther in 1967. Left side of the slide is marked with the Walther banner logo, followed by standard factory markings denoting Walther's mfg. information, as well as the model and cal. designations. Right side of frame (above S# and on chamber) and left side of slide exhibit an Eagle/N commercial nitro proof. Right side of chamber area on frame is marked with the 2-digit year of mfg. "67", followed by an Ulm proof house antler and aforementioned Eagle/N. Left side of frame with "Made in West-Germany". Duralumin frame exhibits a black enamel type finish (save for on the chamber area of the frame, which is polished in-the-white), with steel parts exhibiting a blue finish. Frame is mounted with 2-piece Walther banner checkered mottled brown synthetic grips. Slide features a grooved rib, with a fixed blade front sight and dovetailed U-notch rear sight. Slide is matching to the frame via "503544", which is lightly etched on the interior, parallel to the ejection port. MAGS: x1 blued 8-rd. with matching colored grip extension. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 1930s / 1940s vintage brown leather holster marked "D.R.G.M." above the Akah logo on the breakaway flap. CONDITION: metal components retain bountiful amounts of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting a couple of minute spots of very light edge wear, as well as a few superficial handling marks overall. Mirror bore, retaining well defined rifling throughout. Proper manual mechanics, to include the safety / decocking lever. Grips are very good, with a few small superficial handling marks. Holster remains malleable, exhibiting handling marks, as well as some age related cracking and crazing. (26-2777/MLW). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.