Walther Ppk/s Serial Numbers Chart

  1. Walther Ppk/s Serial Numbers Chart Pdf
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  3. Walther Ppk/s Serial Number Dates
  1. Pick up a copy of either E.J. Hoffschmidt's 'Know Your Walther PP & PPK' or Gene Gangarosa's 'The Walther Handgun Story: A Collector's and Shooter's Guide.' Either one of these books will contain an index of serial numbers for Walther guns. Keep in mind Hoffschmidt's book was written circa 1975, so it will have information that is more dated.
  2. I know Smith acquired Walther a little while back, but it was only when I really noticed the gun's serial number that it got me curious about it. The right side of the slide says 'Walther USA, LLC' and beneath that 'Springfield, MA'. The serial number is '9800AAA'. I have never seen a serial number end in 3 letters, let alone three of the same.

PPK production started shortly after that (maybe late 31 or '32) and used the same serial number range as the PP model. When ser#'s reached 1,000,000 for each Model,the numbers were started over again at the 100,000,plus the addition of a 'P' suffix on the PP and a 'K' suffix on the PPK. Model PP 50th Anniversary Commemorative Model Model PPK—Some with Duraluminum Frames Model PPK—All Three Calibers Finished In Blue, Silver and Gold With Full Coverage Engraving Model PPK Mark II Model PPK Manurhin.

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The Walther PPK (Polizei Pistole Kriminal) was produced since 1930. It was developed for a hidden carriage. The engineers from Walther reduced the length, width and weight. The main difference to the PP is the frame with no back strap. this function was integrated in a single molded Grip. Also the grip was shortened, so the clip has only a capacity of 7 rounds. The shortness was balanced with a magazine-shoe on the bottom.

The PPK and the PP were also produced very successfully after war. Even James Bond had an Walther PPK.

Technical data:

Walther Ppk/s Serial Numbers Chart Pdf

Caliber:7.65 mm
Function:Blowback; hammer outside; slide catch, double-action
Barrel length:84 mm
Weight:580 g
Magazine capacity:7 rounds

Walther Ppk/s Serial Numbers Chart Printable

Production datas (for Wehrmacht only):

Company:

Waffenfabrik Walther

Location:

Zella-Mehlis (Thüringen)

Period:

1940 - 1945

Amount:

26.000

Serial numbers:

270100K - 424619K

The Walther PPK for the Wehrmacht was split in 3 major variations, according to the army acceptance and finish.

1st Variation (Highpolish-Finish with Army Acceptance E/359; approx. 3.500 pieces)

Characteristics:

Walther Ppk/s Serial Number Dates

Legend:

Walther-Banner

Waffenfabrik Walther Zella Mehlis (Thür)

Walther's Patent Cal 7,65 m/m

Mod. PPK

Finish:high polished Finish, blued
Grips:one piece chequered Bakelit with Walther-banner, brown
Serial number:

6-digits number with suffix 'K' right on frame

3-digits scratched inside of slide

Acceptance stamp:

E/359 left on frame

E/359 left on slide

Test proof stamp:

E/N right on chamber

E/N right on slide below ejection port

E/N on barrel near muzzle

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