The bulk of the proof stamps on this
Seeing as his serial number start with 030xxx and the earliest serial number to date is 031xxx with a date of 1-28-1983 on that site, he's most likely got a circa 1981-82 PPKS. That's assuming serial numbers progress sequentially with date made. Too bad Interarms didn't keep better records of serial number to date made. From 1978 to 1999, USA Walther PPK/S were manufactured by Ranger Manufacturing in Gadsden Alabama and distributed by Interarms. S prefix serial number, indicates an Interarms, 'Under License of', 'Made in USA' (Ranger Mfg) Stainless PPK/s in.380 edited to update serial numbers.
Walther PPK/S .22LR model can be found on the right side of the handgun.(Jan 14, 2021) ... Can anyone tell me where I can find info on when my Walther was manufactured? I bought it used a couple of years ago. serial number begins ...
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(Jan 14, 2021) ... I just picked up a Walther PPK/S today for $450 FTF with the intended purpose of using it as a concealed carry piece... However, upon closer...
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(Jan 14, 2021) ...Dating a Walther PPK. Hi all,. I have an original Walther PPK I found at a pawn shop a while back. It has wear and pitting in places making it a ...
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(Jan 14, 2021) ... I am looking at a .380 PPK, Serial 117058, that the seller indicates is pre-WWII. I haven't been able to find serial date for the .380, (I assume it's.
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I understand Hoffschmidt's Know your Walther PPK book has a serial number chart, but I don't happen to have one. Can anyone help me help this ...
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(Jan 14, 2021) ... Join Date: Jan 14, 2021. Location: Panhandle, Idaho. Posts: 697. All WaltherPPK/S were produced in one of 2 places, France or the US.
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The date of proofing is usually stamped on the barrel next to the proof mark. Ulm is a deer antler; should be visible at the ejection port. 85 ought to ...
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Page 1 of 3. Walther ppk serial number dates. click hereto download. PPK. Finish: high polished Finish, blued. Grips: one piecechequered Bakelit ...
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(Jan 14, 2021) ... There should be two sets of double letters on the slide separated by a German proof mark (the letter are a proof date). The set to the right denotes ...
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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:
Caliber: | 7.65 mm |
Function: | Blowback; hammer outside; slide catch, double-action |
Barrel length: | 84 mm |
Weight: | 580 g |
Magazine capacity: | 7 rounds |
Walther Serial Numbers By Year
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 Pp Serial Number Range
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 |