Manufactured very early on in the 912,000-955,000 production range noted on page 108 by Rankin in "Walther Models PP and PPK: 1929-1945", with the "D.R.P." marking engraved on the left side of the frame, believed to be the marking for the Deutsche Reichspost. Established in 1871, the Deutsche Reichspost was the mail service provider for Germany through WWII, up until it was disestablished by the Allies in 1945. Known examples of DRP marked pistols are scarce. Fixed sights, with the Walther banner, two-line address, model markings, and "Mod. PPK" on the left side of the slide, "crown/N" commercial proofs on the right side of the slide, chamber hood and muzzle. Fitted with a ring hammer, 60 degree safety, checkered brown grips and a matching extension. With extra flat base magazine.

Fine. 70% original blue finish remains with areas of edge and high point wear, scattered small scratches, and handling marks overall. Grips are good with crisp checkering, some deformation, and small cracks around the screw escutcheons. Mechanically excellent.