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.
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Serial numbering for the PP pistol started at #75,000 (1929) PPK production started shortly after that (maybe late 31 or '32) and used the same serial number range as the PP model. One piece chequered Bakelit with Walther-banner, black: Serial number: 6-digits number with suffix 'K' right on frame. The Walther PPK (Polizei Pistole Kriminal) was produced since 1930. See all listings by CAALEX Print this listing. Manufacturer: Walther Model: PPK Serial Number: 280600 K. SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Manufacturer: Walther Model: PPK Serial Number: 417695 K Caliber Info: 7.65 mm. Walther banner and slide address barely visible. Bore has mirror shine with strong rifling. Serial #417695 K found on slide and frame. In addition to the serial number and proof marks, Model PP and PPK will often be found with Nazi party abbreviations and insignia.
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Some of these are merely factory serial numbers and proof marks indicating that the gun has functioned safely when fired with high pressure cartridges. Model PP and PPK pistols are found with a variety of markings. The matching ser# marked on the right side of the slide was generally with-out the suffix. Can anyone help me help this member of the greatest generation? Thanks, John (Added 10/21/14) See pictures on post #4! Ser# 285,xxx on a Walther PPK (ZellaMellis) should have a 'K' suffix to the number on the frame. I understand Hoffschmidt's Know your Walther PPK book has a serial number chart, but I don't happen to have one. I'm estimating 1940, but I cannot glean much info of the internet. We've got a lot of knowledgeable folks on the board - can anyone tell me the year of manufacture? It has a small proof on the left side of the slide - not having a magnifying glass, I could not make it out clearly, but I recall no number under the eagle, so it's not a waffenamt. The slide reflects Zella Mehlis manufacture. The only magazine has a finger rest, also brown plastic. I don't have a photo, but it's in about 95% condition, high polish blue, with brown Walther banner plastic stocks. He brought back a number of war souvenirs, one of which was a Walther PPK. Just spent an interesting hour talking with a nice old WWII USAAF vet who flew P-47s in Italy and then France after D-day. The serial numbe on the frame (grip area) is the same 6 numbers and has an S or a 5 stamped at the end of the numbers but looks like it is not contiguous with the serial.perhaps done after mfg? The other side of the slide has the Carl Walther Stamp and then Waffenfabrik and it looks like Um / Da (sorry. Walther Ppk Serial Number Manufacture Dates List 2020 aweather.AKSpraya XDTalk 2K Member. There should be two sets of double letters on the slide separated by a German proof mark (the letter are a proof date). German Walther Ppk Serial Numbers walther ppk serial number dates
Ulm is a deer antler should be visible at the ejection port. The date of proofing is usually stamped on the barrel next to the proof mark. All Walther PPK/S were produced in one of 2 places, France or the US.
Walther PPKS (Date of MFG) - The Firing Line Forums I haven't been able to find serial date for the. 380 PPK, Serial 117058, that the seller indicates is pre-WWII. It has wear and pitting in places making it a. I have an original Walther PPK I found at a pawn shop a while back. I just picked up a Walther PPK/S today for $450 FTF with the intended purpose of using it as a concealed carry piece. Can anyone tell me where I can find info on when my Walther was manufactured? I bought it used a couple of years ago. 22LR model can be found on the right side of the handgun. With box and papers $995 for sale online.The bulk of the proof stamps on this Walther PPK /S. WTS: Walther PPK/S German made Interarms Import blued 1975 in Exc. Ranger made versions of the PPK/S in both blued and stainless steel and chambered in.380 ACP and only made copies chambered in.32 ACP from 1997 to 1999. In 1978, Ranger Manufacturing of Gadsden, Alabama was licensed to manufacture the PPK and PPK/S this version was distributed by Interarms of Alexandria, Virginia. HTH Alec Firstly a request for any more Walther numbers to fill in some of the gaps. Small correction to number sequence, in March 1970 I bought a 35D/L serial number 396394, so would suggest number 400000 to be late 1970/early 71.