The Walther PPK (Polizei Pistole Kriminal) was produced since 1930. It was developed for a hidden carriage. The engineers from Walther reduced the length, width and weight. The main difference to the PP is the frame with no back strap. this function was integrated in a single molded Grip. Also the grip was shortened, so the clip has only a capacity of 7 rounds. The shortness was balanced with a magazine-shoe on the bottom.
The PPK and the PP were also produced very successfully after war. Even James Bond had an Walther PPK.
Technical data:
Walther Ppk 32 Serial Numbers
| Caliber: | 7.65 mm |
| Function: | Blowback; hammer outside; slide catch, double-action |
| Barrel length: | 84 mm |
| Weight: | 580 g |
| Magazine capacity: | 7 rounds |
Walther Ppk Ss Serial Numbers
This recall applies to Walther PK380.380 ACP pistols manufactured by Carl Walther GmbH from May, 2012 to September, 2012, and which have a Serial Number ranging from PK101201 to PK112155.NOTE: If the serial number begins with WB it is NOT involved in the recall. Walther produced their pistols in Germany, France,(Manhurin), and from 1986 to 2001,were produced BY Interarms in Alexandria Va. The PP is the 'police pistol', the PPK is 'Police pistol, Kriminal' which was a smaller, shorter model that came under GCA 1968 and could no longer be imported, and the PPK/s is the 'police pistol,kriminal special' which has a pp frame with a ppk top and met the.
Production datas (for Wehrmacht only):
Company: | Waffenfabrik Walther |
Location: | Zella-Mehlis (Thüringen) |
Period: | 1940 - 1945 |
Amount: | 26.000 |
Serial numbers: | 270100K - 424619K |
The Walther PPK for the Wehrmacht was split in 3 major variations, according to the army acceptance and finish.
1st Variation (Highpolish-Finish with Army Acceptance E/359; approx. 3.500 pieces)
Characteristics:
Legend: | Walther-Banner Waffenfabrik Walther Zella Mehlis (Thür) Walther's Patent Cal 7,65 m/m Mod. PPK |
| Finish: | high polished Finish, blued |
| Grips: | one piece chequered Bakelit with Walther-banner, brown |
| Serial number: | 6-digits number with suffix 'K' right on frame 3-digits scratched inside of slide |
| Acceptance stamp: | E/359 left on frame E/359 left on slide |
| Test proof stamp: | E/N right on chamber E/N right on slide below ejection port E/N on barrel near muzzle |