Walther Serial Numbers
All Walther PPK/S were produced in one of 2 places, France or the US.In 1968 the US law changed which required Walther to marry the larger PP frame with the shorter PPK slide and barrel, thus the PPK/S was born.Almost all US guns were either imported by Interarms (will say made in W Germany) but manufactured in France by Manhurin before being sent to Ulm, Germany for proof testing, or when in 1986 the France plant lost it's license to make the PP series and the manufacture was changed to the Interarms contracted plant in the USA (mfg in USA), under Walther supervision. Lastly when Interarms stopped manufacturing (owner died, went out of business), S&W began production in America (mfg. USA) again under Walther supervision. Some parts have always been made for these guns in Ulm, Germany, but final assembly and proofing determines country of manufacture, hence why the French guns will show a German manufacture, as that is where they were proofed and the US guns will show a USA manufacture.The side of your gun slide should say where it was manufactured, I'm guessing W. Germany, which means at the French factory. Quote:'I have owned both Manurhin and Walther produced PPK/S's and the Manurhin guns struck me as being every bit the equal of the German built guns.'
That's because they're AREN'T any 'German made' PP series pistols, and haven't been any since 1945.When WWII ended, the Walther plant was completely bombed out. Quote:The PPK/S German version in 'good' condition has an approximate retail value of $375 and a PPK/S American in 'good' condition has an approximate retail value of $300. I do not however have any reliable info concerning the year of manufacture.
However, an educated guess can be made by the available info listed on this firearm. You may want to check the barrel and see if you can locate any stampings on same. If so and it begins with a number (IE. '68' -') the 68 indicates the year the pistol was proof stamped. We already know that due to the G.C.A./68 that the PPK became the PPK/S which has modifications made to allow U.S. Import, that your Walther was made after that.I have a PPK/S that is roll marked WALTHER USA LLC.I frankly do not know if it is a S&W or Interarms made gun because I bought it right at the time when Smith was transitioning to take over production from the then newly defunct Interarms.Walther USA LLC no longer exists, so I'm thinking it was a temporary company, set up by Smith, to liquidate the old Interarms inventory.The opinion of the 'experts' is divided almost 50-50 on the question!!Frankly, I've given up trying to find out for sure!!! Quote:It is in 100% condition and has never been shotIf it is a '76 PPK/S with German proofs it is probably made in Germany and imported by Interarms.
Walther Serial Numbers 45049
In ANIB condition, a blued model may fetch more than the ubiquitous stainless model (you didn't say which finish it is), perhaps around $500-$600. Stainless generally sell around $400. I purchased a SS Interarms PPK/S not too long ago. It clearly states 'made in USA'.If you can purchase for anything near the $500 area I would do it, were I you. What are they asking for it?Last edited by PSP; June 22, 2008 at 03:35 PM.
Well, here it is. I picked it up yesterday. I also included a shot of my other pistols.1976 PPKS.380 cal, blued. I took it apart to see if it had been fired, and it was clean. Never had a bullet through it.
Also I looked at the mags. Bothhave never had bullets in them. This is a 32 year old gun that is as it was then from the dealer. Now my problem is I'm not sure I want to shoot it.What is your views on this. Keep it as new, or shoot it. Acer 3300u scanner driver windows 8. How much do you guys think it would reduce the value.
Walther Serial Numbers By Year For Pp
I plan on keeping it forever at this pointand giving it to my kids someday along with the others.Sorry the detail of the photos isn't that good but at least you can see it.Thanks. This email link is to reach site administrators for assistance, if you cannot access TFL via other means. If you are a TFL member and can access TFL, please do not use this link; instead, use the forums (like Questions, Suggestions, and Tech Support) or PM an appropriate mod or admin.If you are experiencing difficulties posting in the Buy/Sell/Trade subforums of TFL, please read the 'sticky' announcement threads at the top of the applicable subforum. If you still feel you are qualified to post in those subforums, please contact 'Shane Tuttle' (the mod for that portion of TFL) via Private Message for assistance.This email contact address is not an 'Ask the Firearms Expert' service. Such emails will be ignored. If you have a firearm related question, please register and post it on the forums.