PRE-WAR WALTHER MODEL PPK SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL.
Cal. 32 ACP. S# 871754. Bbl. 3 5/16". Model PPK semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Walther circa. 1935. Left side of the slide is marked with the Walter banner logo, followed by typical factory markings denoting Walther's mfg. information, as well as the model and cal. designations. Right side of frame (chamber), slide, and bbl. exhibit a Crown/N commercial nitro proof. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the chamber area of the frame, which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with a 1-piece Walther banner checkered mottled brown synthetic grip. Slide features a matte rib with a fixed blade front sight and integral U-notch rear sight. Slide matches the frame via an etched "754" on the interior, parallel to the ejection port. MAGS: x1 Walther banner marked 7-rd. with matching colored grip extension. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: later aftermarket Milt Sparks marked brown leather holster. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting light to mild edge wear, some scattered spots of light surface oxidation and oxidative finish loss, as well as some superficial handling marks overall. Front grip strap exhibits consistent light surface oxidation. Safety / decocking lever has largely faded to a gray patina. Bright bore, exhibiting some scattered spots of light pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Proper manual mechanics, to include the safety / decocking lever. Slide does not lock rearward when mag. is inserted. Grip shows light smoothing and some scattered marks from handling and storage, with some cracking present around the left side screw slot. Mag. exhibits several patches of mild to moderate pitting. Holster is very good overall. (26-2735/MLW). CURIO. $1,250-1,750.
[ translate ]Cal. 32 ACP. S# 871754. Bbl. 3 5/16". Model PPK semi-automatic pistol mfg. by Walther circa. 1935. Left side of the slide is marked with the Walter banner logo, followed by typical factory markings denoting Walther's mfg. information, as well as the model and cal. designations. Right side of frame (chamber), slide, and bbl. exhibit a Crown/N commercial nitro proof. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the chamber area of the frame, which is polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with a 1-piece Walther banner checkered mottled brown synthetic grip. Slide features a matte rib with a fixed blade front sight and integral U-notch rear sight. Slide matches the frame via an etched "754" on the interior, parallel to the ejection port. MAGS: x1 Walther banner marked 7-rd. with matching colored grip extension. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: later aftermarket Milt Sparks marked brown leather holster. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting light to mild edge wear, some scattered spots of light surface oxidation and oxidative finish loss, as well as some superficial handling marks overall. Front grip strap exhibits consistent light surface oxidation. Safety / decocking lever has largely faded to a gray patina. Bright bore, exhibiting some scattered spots of light pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Proper manual mechanics, to include the safety / decocking lever. Slide does not lock rearward when mag. is inserted. Grip shows light smoothing and some scattered marks from handling and storage, with some cracking present around the left side screw slot. Mag. exhibits several patches of mild to moderate pitting. Holster is very good overall. (26-2735/MLW). CURIO. $1,250-1,750.
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