1968 Walther PP .380 Ulm West German Police Pistol Boxed Excellent LIKE NEW
Description:
MANUFACTURER: CARL WALTHER WAFFENFABRIK
MODEL: PP (POLIZEIPISTOLE)
ISSUE DATE: 1968
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: WEST GERMANY
SERIAL NUMBER: 28148
PROOFS: EAGLE/N (WEST GERMAN NITRO PROOF)
ISSUED BRANCH: POLICE / COMMERCIAL EXPORT
PROVENANCE/RECORDS: INTERARMS IMPORT MARKED
CALIBER: .380 ACP (9MM KURZ)
CAPACITY: 7+1 ROUNDS
BARREL LENGTH: 3.90"
BARREL FEATURES: FIXED BARREL, POLISHED FEED RAMP
RIFLING: 6-GROOVE RIGHT-HAND TWIST
OPERATING SYSTEM: BLOWBACK
ACTION: SEMI-AUTO
TRIGGER: DOUBLE-ACTION / SINGLE-ACTION
IRON SIGHTS: FRONT POST AND REAR NOTCH
FRAME: ALL-STEEL FRAME
GRIP: CHECKERED BLACK BAKELITE WITH WALTHER BANNER
FIREARM FINISH: HIGH POLISH BLUED
CONDITION: EXCELLENT *LIKE NEW*
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR; MANUAL SAFETY/DECOCKER; ORIGINAL FACTORY BOX
WHAT’S INCLUDED: PISTOL, THREE (3) FACTORY MAGAZINES, TEST FIRE TARGET IN FACTORY BOX
The Walther PP (Polizeipistole) stands as one of the most influential service pistols of the 20th century, originally adopted in 1929 for German police use and later continuing service well into the Cold War era. This postwar West German production example reflects the continued demand for the PP platform among law enforcement and civilian markets alike. Chambered in .380 ACP, it offered a balance of compact size, reliability, and authority that made it a staple sidearm across Europe and export markets. Its widespread adoption cemented the PP as a benchmark for double-action service pistols worldwide.
Built on a straight blowback operating system, the Walther PP delivers exceptional mechanical simplicity paired with robust reliability. The fixed barrel design enhances inherent accuracy, giving the pistol a reputation for precision beyond its size class. Its double-action/single-action trigger system was groundbreaking at introduction, allowing safe carry with a chambered round while enabling immediate readiness. Combined with a slide-mounted safety/decocker, the PP set the standard for modern defensive handgun ergonomics and function.
This example features classic West German Eagle/N proof marks, confirming postwar commercial production and proof testing under German nitro standards. The Interarms import marking ties the pistol to its U.S. commercial distribution, a key identifier for collectors tracking Cold War-era imports. The clean Walther banner rollmark and matching serial placement reflect proper factory production and finishing standards from Ulm. These markings collectively anchor the pistol firmly within the high-quality postwar Walther lineage.
This pistol stands out with its excellent, near-new condition, factory box, and inclusion of three original magazines—features that significantly elevate desirability. Compared to more common surplus-worn examples, this offering sits firmly in the upper tier of collector-grade postwar PP pistols. Complete rigs like this are increasingly difficult to source in such preserved condition.
Visually, the Walther PP delivers timeless European craftsmanship, from its deep polished bluing to the crisp machining and iconic grip profile. The balance in hand, combined with its sleek slide contours and precision fit, gives it a presence that is both refined and purposeful. This is more than a sidearm—it is a cornerstone design that influenced generations of pistols that followed. For collectors and enthusiasts alike, it represents a piece of enduring firearms history with undeniable shelf appeal.
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Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .380 ACP (9x17mm Browning Short)
Manufacturer:
WALTHER
Model:
PP
Serial Number:
28148
Barrel Length:
3.90
Condition:
LIKE NEW
Manufacture Date:
1968
Price:
$1,499.99
Shipping:
$34.99
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