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WALTHER (1935) 22 LR MODEL PPK SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
WALTHER (1935) 22 LR MODEL PPK SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.

Cal. 22 LR. S# 882337. Bbl. 3 3/8". Mfg. 1935 w/ pre 1940 crown N proofs. Slide width reduced forward of cocking grooves plus additional lightening cuts on inside of slide sides; also properly scratched numbered "337". Raised rib w/ wave pattern on top plus integral sights; not dovetailed like later models. All blued finish including hammer except portion of frame visible at port, ejector, trigger transfer bar, sear & misc. interior sm. parts. Mottled brown border checkered plastic grip w/ very minimal top separation (approx. business card thickness); no bottom separation. Oval fixed lanyard loop at butt. MAGS: 1 very good unmarked 8 rd. having flat base w/ slight downward bend at front. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: very good matching numbered wood grain box w/ gold lettering & image on lid. Missing interior separators but w/ blued steel cleaning rod & instruction manual printed in German having Carl Bock of Frankfurt sales info stamped onto cover along w/ name (& Maine address) hand inked to include phone & zip code. Broken portions of original firing pin. CONDITION: finish appearance very good to excellent w/ light function wear visible when slide is retracted plus very light thinning at muzzle along w/ extremely faint pitting. Slight witness mark on frame at left front edge of grip indicating possible grip replacement. Interior checked w/ proper metal reinforcement; non aftermarket. Top of grip not perfectly parallel to slide & slightly over length grip screw. Grip condition appears near excellent except as mentioned in above description. Near excellent bore. (22-3408/NW). CURIO. $3,000-5,000.