Walther Ppk Serial Number Identification

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.

My Grandfather gave my Father tonight a Walther PPK serial number 217167. There is no suffix to the serial number. What I am reading is the serial numbers started in the 750000. Any experts here that could shed some light? Ser# 285,xxx on a Walther PPK (ZellaMellis) should have a 'K' suffix to the number on the frame. The matching ser# marked on the right side of the slide was generally with-out the suffix. 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.

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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
Identification

Production datas (for Wehrmacht only):

Company:

Waffenfabrik Walther

Location:

Zella-Mehlis (Thüringen)

Period:

1940 - 1945

Amount:

26.000

Serial numbers:

270100K - 424619K
Serial

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)

NumbersWalther ppk serial number chart

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. HTH Alec Firstly a request for any more Walther numbers to fill in some of the gaps. S prefix serial number, indicates an Interarms, 'Under License of', 'Made in USA' (Ranger Mfg) Stainless PPK/s in.380 edited to update serial numbers a walther ulm mod pp super. Serial number 13196. Calibre 9mm police. Suitable for section 5 & 7/3. This pistol is in excellent condition, in almost mint condition. Unusual to find this.

Characteristics:

Walther Ppk Serial Number Identification 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