Manufactured in the late 1930s/1940s, this Walther PPK pistol is recorded by serial number (page 196 of the 2012 Gold Edition) in the book "SS Walther PP/PPK Identification and Documents" by Steven Stepan as an SS-issued pistol. Stepan's list was developed via an extensive review of surviving documentation from the SS and subordinate organizations like the SD. One of the signature weapons of the political and police organs of the Nazi Party, the PPK represented the state of the art in European handguns for defensive carry. Overall finish is in the high polished commercial style, with matching external serial numbers on the slide (right side) and frame, with the standard Walther banner and factory legend on the left side of the slide, "eagle/N" proofs on the right side of the slide, muzzle and chamber, and a set of checkered wraparound Walther banner grips. Both of the included flat base full blue magazines are numbered to match the pistol on the spine, and individually numbered "1" and "2". The black leather holster bears the Albrecht Kind trademark on the lower flap, with "Walther/P.P.K." ink stamped in the interior.

Excellent, with 95% plus original blue finish, showing some wear on the high edges and a small amount of spotting and handling marks. The magazines show mild pitting on the floorplates, and the safety lever retains over half the original bright niter blue finish. The grips are good, with some warping at the corners and mild scratches. The holster is good, with some minor scratches and scuffs. Mechanically excellent.