I thought the OP was speaking of Nazi Walther PPs, but even in the same source there are several different numbers: My source for the following is The Walther Handgun Story by Gene Gangarosa: When Walther began its production, PP serial number started at 750000. Walther Pp Serial Numbers Considering Whereĭo you have a source for your numbers or are you extrapolating(guessing) based on serial number ranges I dont know how one can base production numbers of the PP based on serial numbers considering where the numbering started in 1929 at serial number 750000, restarted at 10000 in 1938 and that the numbering for the PP and PPK were intermingled up to 1938. Thus the 7.65 PP is not at all rare, or even uncommon. Many more 7.65 (32acp) pistols were made than the other 3 calibers combined. You left out one caliber for both pistols - 6.35mm (25acp).
PPK went into the 900,000 range and then, in about 1940, started over with a letter (P or K) after the ser nr.īy wars end they were, I believe, again in the 400,000 range with the letter. Here is a site with some great info: Pistols of the German Wehrmacht Click to expand.īoth the PP u. Here is a site with some great info: Pistols of the German Wehrmacht. The pistol is definitely very special to me, Grandpa passed away when I was 5. Not sure if well shoot it, but is modern day 32 ACP ammo safe in older pistols and will modern day ppk magazines fit Thanks Click to expand.Īny Walther PP in good shape is fine to shoot with modern ammo. Not sure if well shoot it, but is modern day 32 ACP ammo safe in older pistols and will modern day ppk magazines fit Thanks. Lase time he saw it was about 15 years ago when Grandpa was still with us. Nothing special or rare, dad just couldnt remember any markings. Is modern day ammo safe to use in them and for the PPPPK series of pistols, do current magazines fit in them Thanks again.īoth the PP and PPK were chambered in.22 Long Rifle, 7.65mm(.32acp) and 9mm kurz(.380).
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