Manufactured prior to the outbreak of World War II, this pistol falls near the very end of the estimated serial number range of 885000-899500 cited by Marschall and shows the distinctive features of the Munich Police PPK, including the "duralumin" alloy frame, heel-mounted magazine release, and widened muzzle with appropriately adjusted slide. "PDM/178" marked on the left of the frame. "PDM" marked Walthers are associated with the police forces in Munich, particularly during Heinrich Himmler's tenure as provisional president of the Munich Police. "Crown/N" proofs on the slide, chamber hood and muzzle. The interior of the slide is properly hand-numbered to the pistol. Fitted with an early 90 degree safety, ring hammer, smooth trigger, checkered wraparound grips with matching colored grip extension on the magazine. Includes an extra flat base magazine.