Walther PPK |
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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 |
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:
Legend: |
Walther-Banner
Waffenfabrik Walther Zella Mehlis
(Thür)
Walther's Patent Cal 7,65 m/m
Mod. PPK
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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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2nd Variation
(Highpolish-Finish with Army Acceptance E/WaA359; approx. 10.000
pieces)
Characteristics:
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
6-digits number with suffix "K"
right on slide |
Acceptance stamp: |
E/WaA 359 left on frame
E/WaA 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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3rd Variation
(rough Military-Finish with Army Acceptance E/WaA359; approx. 12.500
pieces)
Characteristics:
Legend: |
Walther-Banner
Waffenfabrik Walther Zella Mehlis
(Thür)
Walther's Patent Cal 7,65 m/m
Mod. PPK
|
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 |
Acceptance stamp: |
E/WaA 359 left on frame
E/WaA 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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Holster marked fkx - Gustav Sudbrack,
Lederwaren-u. Gamaschen-fabrik, Bielefeld, N-W
produced "4" = 1944 with letter "W" indicating Walther |
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The Walther PPK for the
RSHA (Reichssicherheitshauptamt)
are split in 5 major variations:
1st Variation: RZM-mark on left slide
and serial below muzzle
2nd Variation: no RZM-mark and SN below muzzle
3rd Variation: SN with suffix K below, SN on right side of slide
4th Variation: SN with suffix K, SN on right side of slide
5th Variation: SN on floorplate of mag
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2nd RSHA-Variante
(Highpolish-Finish; NO RZM; serial below muzzle; Million SN range):
Characteristics:
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 right on frame
6-digits number below muzzle
3-digits number scratched inside
of slide |
Acceptance stamp: |
None |
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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3rd RSHA-Variante
(Highpolish-Finish; NO RZM; serial right on slide with K below):
Characteristics:
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 K below right on frame
6-digits number with K below right
on slide |
Acceptance stamp: |
None |
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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complete with original equipped shoulder holster |
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4th RSHA-Variation
(Highpolish-Finish; NO RZM; serial right on slide with K)
Characteristics:
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, 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
magazine spine with additional 2 (spare magazine) |
Acceptance stamp: |
none |
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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5th RSHA-Variation
(very rough Military-Finish; serialnumber on the floorplate of the
magazine)
Characteristics:
Legend: |
Walther-Banner
Waffenfabrik Walther Zella Mehlis
(Thür)
Walther's Patent Cal 7,65 m/m
Mod. PPK
|
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
magazine with additional 2 (spare magazine) |
Acceptance stamp: |
none |
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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Private Property
piece
(Highpolish-Finish):
Characteristics:
Legend: |
Walther-Banner
Waffenfabrik Walther Zella Mehlis
(Thür)
Walther's Patent Cal 7,65 m/m
Mod. PPK
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Finish: |
high polished Finish, blued |
Grips: |
one piece chequered Bakelit
with Walther-banner; brown |
Serial
number: |
6-digits number with K right on frame
3-digits number scratched inside
of slide |
Acceptance stamp: |
None |
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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