Walther Ppk Serial Number Date

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 following chart displays production information of Walther P.38 Pistols from 1939 through 1953. Note: This image and full size view are hosted on the P38 and PP-PPK Discussion Forums and Website. Click on the Image below for a full size view.

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  1. They also started a new serial number sequence, For the PP the serial numbers started at 700,001 and the the PPK at 800,001. Walther Ppk Serial Numbers Date While you can find out about a weapon's origins is through law enforcement channels (i.e. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, or the ATF), it is possible to find out.
  2. The serial number parallel to the grip on the right hand side is 15950 I believe. The approximate range of serial numbers for Walther PP's produced during the war(1939-1945) are 155501P to 3906xxP. Your serial number with the ac (Walther mfg code) falls in the late war, 1945 production period.

The PPK and the PP were also produced very successfully after war. Even James Bond had an Walther PPK.

Walther Ppk Serial Number Dates

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

Walther Ppk S Serial Number Lookup

Production datas (for Wehrmacht only):

Walther Ppk 7.65 Serial Numbers

Walther serial numbers by year

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:

Walther Ppk Serial Number Manufacture Date

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