This is beautiful example of an all original Walther PPK as issued to High Ranking Nazi Party Leaders. The pistol has the pre-war high polish blue finish with niter blue 60-degree safety lever. The pistol has a side magazine release, lanyard loop butt and magazine with brown plastic finger extension. This specific pistol serial number is listed on page 96 of the excellent book "The Walther Models PP and PPK" by James Rankin. The pistol is very early model of the second variation NSDAP Party Leader model with distinctive brown checkered, one piece grip embossed with the Nazi Eagle and Swastika insignia. The left side of the slide is marked with the Walther Banner followed by the two-line legend: "Waffenfabrik Walther, Zella-Mehlis (Thur)/Walther's Patent Cal 7.65 m/m" followed by "Mod PPK". The right side of the frame has the serial number, "896362" vertically stamped behind the trigger. The pre-war "Crown/N" proof mark is stamped on the right side of the slide below the ejection port and on the barrel chamber. The magazine has the high polish blue finish and is stamped with the Walther Banner on the left side above the floor plate. Also included in the group is a scarce brown cowhide Political Leader's PPK holster. The full-flap holster has a vertical closing strap with aluminum closure stud and extra magazine pouch on the holster body, that contains a spare dark phosphate/blued finish magazine. The holster flap is embossed with the NSDAP Eagle and Swastika insignia. The holster body is stamped "D.R.G.M." over a wreath and crossed rifle emblem and the trademark "Akah".

Excellent overall with 99% of the original pre-war blue finish with just some slight edge and high spot wear overall. The various markings and proofs are all clear and sharp and it has the correct serial numbered matching slide. The Party Leader grips are in excellent condition with nice sharp checkering on both side with the right side grips having two small hairline stress cracks, one emanating from the grip screw bushing and the other one just below the roundel surmounting the swastika. The holster is in excellent condition overall with nice clear sharp markings and proofs, with some slight scuffing and wear on the toe of the magazine pouch and some slight age cracking of the flap for the closure strap. The stitching is tight and the Eagle/Swastika on the front is excellent. A super nice example of a scarce NSDAP Part Leader Walther PPK rig.