Make: Walther

Model: PPK

Serial Number: 831624

Year of Manufacture: 1935

Caliber: 7.65mm (.32 ACP)

Action Type: Semi-Automatic, DA/SA, Decocker/Safety

Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “ Waffenfabrik Walther, Zella Mehlis(thur) / Walther Patent Cal. 7.65mm Mod PPK”, with the Walther

Banner Logo. The right side of the frame is marked “831624”. The chamber is marked with a crown over N. Both grips are marked with a Walther Banner. All numbers matching.

Barrel Length: 3.25”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade integral to the slide. The rear sight is a U-notch sight integral to the slide. The top of the slide is wavy serrated for glare reduction.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is a one-piece Walther brown checkered polymer grip with smooth borders and Walther Banners at their tops. The checkering is intact with minor rub wear and a few faintly flattened peaks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good condition.

Magazine Quantity & Condition: One 7rd .32 ACP magazines in Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is Bright. The rifling is Sharp. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.

Overall Condition: This gun retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are a few minor scratches including some operational wear on the barrel. The slide and frame has thinning along the leading edges. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear and legible. Overall, this pistol rates in excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly; the slide retracts, the magazine drops free and the hammer and trigger operate correctly, although we have not test-fired this gun. The safety also functions as a decocking lever. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one magazine, and the rare, correct RZM leather holster.

Our Assessment: The Walther PPK is one of those timeless designs that just seems to get better with age. In truth, this pistol is so well designed, and features so many innovative and useful features, that it is still considered one of the premier self-defense/pocket pistols available today. The RZM stands for Reichszeugmeisterei, the Party's central office responsible for overseeing and approving the production of uniforms, equipment, and other party-related items. This one is chambered in the useful .32 ACP Caliber, which, with modern loadings, makes a fine round for trail use, plinking, or even self-defense round, especially when no larger pistol will fit anywhere without showing. This one is in Excellent condition.