Make: Walther, imported by Navy Arms

Model: PP

Serial Number: 305827P

Year of Manufacture: 1943

Caliber: .32 ACP, 7.65mm

Action Type: Single/Double Action Semi-Auto Pistol with 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-moderate handling wear. There are scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. The checkering is generally well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

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

Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is scattered light erosion and pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 6/10.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 50% of its current metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is scattered finish wear, most notable in the grip areas and along the top of the slide. There is evenly scattered surface oxidation and some minor erosion. There are scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw head is tool marked with a usable slot. The markings range from clear to worn and incomplete. Overall, this pistol is in Good condition as refinished.

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: This pistol comes with a single 8-round Walther magazine.

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 in 1943 and with WaA359 military inspection marks. Given the year it was made and what Germany saw in the following years, it is in decent shape, having been refinished, but retaining a fair bore and good mechanics. This will make a great addition to a Walther or WWII era pistol collection. Please see our photos and good luck!