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Walther Party Leader PPK Semi-Auto Pistol with Holster & Belt Rig

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Walther Party Leader PPK Semi-Auto Pistol with Holster & Belt Rig
serial #183024K, 32 ACP, 3 1/4'' barrel with a bright near excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 90% original bright blue showing some scattered light high edge and holster wear, some of the high edges along the slide also with some scattered pinprick pits and the right side of the slide with a bit more thinning to mild gray-brown patina. The barrel remains mostly bright while the extractor and 60-degree safety retain fine fire blue and all markings are crisp and clear showing commercial ''(Crown) / N'' proofs. The checkered mottled brown party leader grip is undoubtedly original as it exhibits the often-seen moderate warping along its edges. The grip rates about very good overall showing a few thin cracks forming through the eagles, one on the right side which shows an old synthetic repair while the top corner of the left side shows a repair as well with an about 3/4'' synthetic reinforcement that necessitated a restoration of the primary feathers along the eagle's right wing. The inside of the grip also shows the proper molded-in metal clip in the heel area. The lanyard ring is slightly bent forward and the inside of the slide is properly scratch-numbered matching the frame. The pistol includes two original magazines, one with flush floorplate and the other with mottled brown synthetic extension floorplate both in fine condition showing mild finish wear. The magazine with the extension shows lightly scratched initials ''LHR'' along one side of the body and ''Ritchie'' along the other side. The included original brown leather Akah flap holster shows the proper embossed party eagle on the flap and the holster remains in very fine condition showing some scattered light flaking and crackling along the exterior, the eagle with some mild honest wear from the years. The inside of the flap shows a faded ink stamp. The brown leather belt with party leader buckle also appears to be original in every respect and remains in very fine condition with some mild honest scuffing and light crackling. The leather shows RZM stamp, Kernstuck marking and code, while the gold gilded aluminum buckle shows some scattered high edge wear and small dings, the back surface with RZM stamp and ''M4/72'' code. The catch piece shows RZM stamp and ''M4/24'' code and the rig also includes a non-party leader but original black leather shoulder strap with nickel-plated hardware and RZM stamps with code ''M/5/71/9''. This is a very fine and desirable rig for the German World War Two martial collector. (13D11556-13) {C&R} (8,000/12,000)