Walther's Patent Cal 7,65 m/m. Finish: rough Military Finish, blued: Grips: one piece chequered Bakelit with Walther-banner, black: Serial number: 6-digits number with suffix 'K' right on frame. 6-digits number with suffix 'K' right on slide. 6-digits number on floorplate of. Year of Manufacture: ca 1937 (According to “Walther”, Vol. 125, by James Rankin, 7000-10000 Walther PPK’s were made with 7 digit serial numbers prior to the K suffix serial numbers being used, which started in 1938.). Manufactured in the late 1930s/1940s, this Walther PPK pistol is recorded by serial number (page 196 of the 2012 Gold Edition) in the book 'SS Walther PP/PPK Identification and Documents' by Steven Stepan as an SS-issued pistol. Stepan's list was developed via an extensive review of surviving documentation from the SS and subordinate organizations like the SD. Gun: Walther PPK/S Manufacturer: Manurhin (note: parts made by Manurhin in France and assembled in Ulm, West Germany, are more plentiful) Chambering.380 ACP (9 mm Kurz) Serial No: 252XXXS.

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

Production datas (for Wehrmacht only):

Walther Ppk Ss Serial Numbers

Walther 7.65 Ppk Value

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)

Walther Ppk Serial Number Dates

Characteristics:

Walther Ppk 32 Serial Numbers

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

Walther Ppk 7 65 Serial Number Chart