Some pictures of both.
Got to inspect both pistols closely. First time the owned was busy. First off the PPK was not as nice as it looked, as it had some very small pitting on the front of the frame. Not bad but there is some. I could not field strip it. The numbers match, but I am not sure if the barrel needed a matching number, but looks not to. Also the barrel exterior at the ejection port shows some very light surface rust. The s/n is 123161 Marked Made in Germany. I take it was for export, but if so, why would the manual be in German. Forgot it is in 9MM.
As to the bring back papers, they were not for the PPK, but the small German revolver. Cal. marked 7.65, the papers list it as a .32
It has 2 proof marks, frame/barrel. I think it may be commercial. Proof looks to have wings with a "N" below it. There is mark on top of the receiver, maker? Thanks for any help with these two and their basic value. He is setting them aside to see if I want either of them.
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