Walther PP

hayhugh · 10-25-2014, 01:07 PM

I have been told this is a pre WW2 pistol (supposaly un-shot). Any and all comments will be appreciated.

kubel · 10-25-2014, 01:17 PM

According to this site, your pistol was made in 1930. http://www.tague.at/pistolen/en_index.htm

abukafura · 10-25-2014, 01:27 PM

Very nice looking Walther PP.

SailorBill · 10-25-2014, 02:18 PM

You might want to post the photos on the Walther forum:

http://www.waltherforums.com/forum/pp-tp-series/

sheepherder · 10-25-2014, 02:25 PM

It's very nice...But is it really a PP??? It looks more like a PPK...

hayhugh · 10-25-2014, 02:48 PM

Just above the mag release it states Model PP.

alanint · 10-25-2014, 03:02 PM

PPK's grips wrap around and meet at the backstrap. The grip is also shorter as it holds one less round. The confusion often lies in the thousands of "hybrids" Interarms introduced with the PPK/S, which had a PPK slide but a PP frame. This was done to get around the 1968 Firearms Act restrictions on frame height.

sheepherder · 10-25-2014, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hayhugh

Just above the mag release it states Model PP.

I am disappointed in the NRA Disassembly Handbook - their pic makes the PP look about 3/4" longer than it actually is.

Your pistol is very nice.

mrerick · 10-25-2014, 07:37 PM

Very nice. This one (made in the second year of production) has a 90 degree safety lever (later changed to an angled one).

kurusu · 10-27-2014, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheepherder

I am disappointed in the NRA Disassembly Handbook - their pic makes the PP look about 3/4" longer than it actually is.

Your pistol is very nice.

Older model PPs where a smidge shorter than modern ones and so were older model PPKs.

alanint · 10-27-2014, 05:27 AM

I would also consider contacting Walther, as they have a fair amount of surviving records. If this was a factory engraved pistol, which the records would show, it would add considerably to the pistol's value.

hayhugh · 10-27-2014, 01:29 PM

Having hard time getting Email German address for Walther. Would like to include a photo or two to prove ownership. Any suggestions? Hugh

alanint · 10-27-2014, 04:05 PM

Try this:

http://www.carl-walther.de/cw.php?la...ntent=contacts

hayhugh · 10-27-2014, 06:32 PM

Email sent, how we wait............ Thank you, Hugh

10-25-2014, 01:07 PM	#1
hayhugh User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida/Penna Posts: 898 Thanks: 880 Thanked 514 Times in 276 Posts	Walther PP I have been told this is a pre WW2 pistol (supposaly un-shot). Any and all comments will be appreciated. Attached Thumbnails

10-25-2014, 02:25 PM	#5
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,197 Thanks: 1,416 Thanked 4,462 Times in 2,336 Posts	It's very nice...But is it really a PP??? It looks more like a PPK... __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

10-25-2014, 07:37 PM	#9
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,920 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	Very nice. This one (made in the second year of production) has a 90 degree safety lever (later changed to an angled one). __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

10-25-2014, 01:17 PM	#2
kubel User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 124 Thanks: 5 Thanked 32 Times in 20 Posts	According to this site, your pistol was made in 1930. http://www.tague.at/pistolen/en_index.htm

10-25-2014, 01:27 PM	#3
abukafura Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northeast Wisconsin, near Greeen Bay Posts: 327 Thanks: 1,314 Thanked 90 Times in 57 Posts	Very nice looking Walther PP.

10-25-2014, 02:18 PM	#4
SailorBill User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	You might want to post the photos on the Walther forum: http://www.waltherforums.com/forum/pp-tp-series/

10-25-2014, 02:48 PM	#6
hayhugh User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida/Penna Posts: 898 Thanks: 880 Thanked 514 Times in 276 Posts	Just above the mag release it states Model PP.

10-25-2014, 03:02 PM	#7
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	PPK's grips wrap around and meet at the backstrap. The grip is also shorter as it holds one less round. The confusion often lies in the thousands of "hybrids" Interarms introduced with the PPK/S, which had a PPK slide but a PP frame. This was done to get around the 1968 Firearms Act restrictions on frame height.

10-27-2014, 05:27 AM	#11
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	I would also consider contacting Walther, as they have a fair amount of surviving records. If this was a factory engraved pistol, which the records would show, it would add considerably to the pistol's value.

10-27-2014, 01:29 PM	#12
hayhugh User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida/Penna Posts: 898 Thanks: 880 Thanked 514 Times in 276 Posts	Having hard time getting Email German address for Walther. Would like to include a photo or two to prove ownership. Any suggestions? Hugh

10-27-2014, 04:05 PM	#13
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	Try this: http://www.carl-walther.de/cw.php?la...ntent=contacts

10-27-2014, 06:32 PM	#14
hayhugh User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida/Penna Posts: 898 Thanks: 880 Thanked 514 Times in 276 Posts	Email sent, how we wait............ Thank you, Hugh