Make: Walther, imported by Navy Arms

Model: PP

Serial Number: 221490P

Year of Manufacture: 1941-1942

Caliber: .32 ACP, 7.65mm

Action Type: Single/Double Action Semi-Auto Pistol fed by Removable Magazine

Barrel Length: 3 7/8"

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short blade integral to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a “U”-notch dovetailed into the slide. The top of the slide has a thin rib that has fine wavy serrations to reduce glare.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black plastic with Walther banner logos at their tops. The grips show even light handling wear. There are some scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original. The slide and frame are serial-matching.

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is infrequent minor erosion and a little stubborn fouling in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8-9/10.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 75% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The balance is mostly in scattered surface oxidation, more notable in the grip areas. There are some scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw head is lightly tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: A single 8-round Walther magazine with lanyard loop floorplate is included.

Our Assessment: The Walther PP, or Polizeipistole, was introduced in 1929 and found great success both commercially and with law enforcement agencies. With the outbreak of WWII, the German military found that its huge demand for sidearms could not be filled only with P38 and Luger pistols, orders for a variety of other models would be placed and the Walther PP was among them. This example is a wartime PP, made 1941-1942 and with WaA359 military inspection marks. Given the year it was made and what Germany saw in the following years, it is in good shape, retaining much of its original finish, a strong bore, and good mechanics. It even includes a lanyard loop floorplate magazine. This would make a nice addition to a Walther or WWII era pistol collection. Please see our photos and good luck!