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 Walther PPK for the RSHA (Reichssicherheitshauptamt) was split in 5 major variations: 1st Variation: RZM-mark on left slide and serial below muzzle 2nd Variation: no RZM-mark and Serial below muzzle 3rd Variation: Serial with suffix K below,SN on right side of slide 4th Variation: SN.
- The Serial Numbers of the pistol subject to this recall are as. It is a Walther PPK serial 429093K. Walther PPK Serial Number Help Get the gun and give me a call if you want and tell me the markings on it. Walther PPK and PPK/S pistols: This recall applies to all Walther PPK and PPK/S pistols manufactured 2009. The Serial Numbers of the pistol.
- The official RZM logo denotes that the pistol was approved by the party quartermaster/procurement office (Reichszeugmeisterei), based in Munich. Walther supplied 31,000 PPK pistols to the NSDAP in 1934 – 1936; based on the serial number, this pistol was made in 1934.
The PPK and the PP were also produced very successfully after war. Even James Bond had an Walther PPK. Minitool partition wizard akoam.
Technical data:
Walther Ppk Rzm For Sale
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:
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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 |