Walther Mod PP .32 handgun

[Voz]

Like a recent poster, I have an old Walther PP .32 cal handgun from WWII. It was given to my father by an infantry man in the war and was passed on to me. From what I can tell, its likely from 1939-44 and was a Nazi issued sidearm as it has the eagle over the N insignia on the right side of slide and on the ejector. I know very little more about it and was curious to know a. am I right about the yr b. potential value. Serial number is 303751 P. It appears to have a later era "rough milled" finished as they were apparently rushing to manufacturing these during the end of the war. I've also included a few items that were present in the box, I was told the silver cartridges were for inserting .22 cal shells for practice as they were cheaper to use than .32 rounds. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Lastly, condition is "good," given it's age. A few wear marks and scratches. I'd be interested in selling.

 

[Voz]

Here is another photo. Sorry for the upside down pic.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

I think youve pretty much summed it up already. Very nice gun- first time Ive seen a .22 adapter kit, though Id be surprised if it would cycle with the standard recoil spring installed ( which is calibrated for the greater power of the .32 cartridge). Indeed, you may not want to shoot .32s from it without getting a fresh recoil spring. If the spring that is currently in it is for the .22 kit, it may cause excessive battering of the slide/frame or even allow the breech to open before sufficient pressure has bled off and risk a case rupture.

Value-wise, I would expect to see that gun, with box and extras, at a local gunshop or show with $1500-2000 on the tag.

 

[Voz]

I think youve pretty much summed it up already. Very nice gun- first time Ive seen a .22 adapter kit, though Id be surprised if it would cycle with the standard recoil spring installed ( which is calibrated for the greater power of the .32 cartridge). Indeed, you may not want to shoot .32s from it without getting a fresh recoil spring. If the spring that is currently in it is for the .22 kit, it may cause excessive battering of the slide/frame or even allow the breech to open before sufficient pressure has bled off and risk a case rupture.

Value-wise, I would expect to see that gun, with box and extras, at a local gunshop or show with $1500-2000 on the tag.

Thank you very much, Knightlord. Really appreciated the validation on the info and the input on recoil spring!

 

[Dr.Rob]

The 22 kit is pretty scarce. I am not fully versed in dating these pistols but based on the markings on the previous gun Id think pre-war as well.

 

[Hanshi]

The 7.65 PPK I have was brought back as a WWII souvenir by my FIL. I don't believe it's a military pistol, however, as there are no martial markings. The holster that came with it is military and has a soldier's service # written inside. A very nice pistol with only bluing wear. It's very accurate and I like it.
That's it at the bottom; part of the holster is also visible.

 

[jar]

Like a recent poster, I have an old Walther PP .32 cal handgun from WWII. It was given to my father by an infantry man in the war and was passed on to me. From what I can tell, its likely from 1939-44 and was a Nazi issued sidearm as it has the eagle over the N insignia on the right side of slide and on the ejector. I know very little more about it and was curious to know a. am I right about the yr b. potential value. Serial number is 303751 P. It appears to have a later era "rough milled" finished as they were apparently rushing to manufacturing these during the end of the war. I've also included a few items that were present in the box, I was told the silver cartridges were for inserting .22 cal shells for practice as they were cheaper to use than .32 rounds. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Lastly, condition is "good," given it's age. A few wear marks and scratches. I'd be interested in selling. View attachment 894842

The Eagle over N is just the normal German Nitro Proofed symbol and not a military or police acceptance mark. If it was a Military, Nazi or Police firearm it would have at least one Waffenamt which is the Eagle over the inspector or factory code. IIRC it would be Eagle over 359 for the Walther Factory. The Waffenamt is most often found on the left side of the frame and often upper right of slide.