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Lot 783: Walther PP Pistol 7.65 mm auto

Scarce Pre-World War II Walther PP Semi-Automatic Pistol with Unique 5 Digit Serial Number

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2014

Lot 783: Walther PP Pistol 7.65 mm auto

Scarce Pre-World War II Walther PP Semi-Automatic Pistol with Unique 5 Digit Serial Number

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 5, 2014

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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Scarce Pre-World War II Walther PP Semi-Automatic Pistol with Unique 5 Digit Serial Number

Manufacturer: Walther
Model: PP
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 7.65 mm auto
Barrel: 3 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: black checkered plastic
Stock:
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Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 157
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

This is a very unique and rare example of a "5 digit" serial number on an original pre-war Walther PP pistol. The pistol itself has all the standard PP markings of the "WALTHER" name inside a banner, followed by the two-line Walther factory address of "Waffenfabrik Walther, Zella Mehlis (Thur) over Walther's Patent 7.65m/m" followed by "MOD PP", with the matching scratched in last three digits; "415" of the serial number. The right side of the slide and chamber area have the standard pre-war commercial "Crown/N" proof, early 60 degree safety lever with the commercial high polish blue finish that you would find on an early pistol. As noted the unique aspect is that the serial number is only 5-digits long being "99415" followed by the standard "P" suffix. One could make all types of conjecture about this serial number; however, in looking at the actual number, it appears that there is a larger gap/space between the number "9" and the obverse side of the magazine release button. What probably happened was that during the normal serial numbering process at the Walther factory, the single number "1" was accidentally dropped off, leaving only the remaining 5 digits. If you include the number "1", it would indicate that this pistol was made in the normal run of Walther PP commercial pistols. Regardless of how you interpret the serial number, this is certainly a "one-of-a-kind" Walther pistol that has an original "5-Digit" serial number. This pistol is complete with the original black checkered plastic grips and a single Walther marked magazine.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 98% plus of the original blue finish overall showing only minor edge and high spot wear overall. The grips are also in excellent condition with only very minor handling marks. Certainly a very scarce and possibly "One-of-a-Kind" pre-war Walther PP pistol.



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