Manufactured in the 1930s, this is an excellent example of a factory engraved Walther PPK pistol. The Model PPK was very rarely chambered in 9mm Kurz (.380 Auto) before 1945, .32 ACP being the overwhelmingly popular caliber. James Rankin states on p. 44 of "Walther Models PP and PPK 1929-1945" that, "only a few Model PPK's in 9mm were produced". He goes on to state on p. 78 that "there is about one Model PPK to every twenty-five Model PP's in the 9mm Kurz caliber." The fact that this example is factory engraved along with it's rare caliber makes it truly scarce. The pistol shows near full coverage, beautifully executed, ornamental style floral scroll engraving with a floral bouquet on the upper left of the slide, opposite the ejection port. The left side of the unnumbered slide is marked with the Walther banner, two-line address/caliber marking, and model designation, while the right has a "crown/N" proof which is repeated on the chamber of the barrel. The frame is marked with the serial number on the right. It is fitted with a bottom magazine release, 60 degree safety lever, checkered plastic Walther banner grip, and a full blue reproduction magazine.