Guns International #: 102536106
Seller's Inventory #: 2304-0031
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Guns International #: 102536106
Category - Walther Pistols
- .380 Pistols
Walther PPK/S 380ACP Stainless Steel with Wood Grips New in Box
Description: This is a brand new in the box PPK/S 380 Stainless pistol. The PPK/S is a design that traces its origins all the way back to Walther’s original PP model of 1929. The “PP” stood for “Polizeipistole” or “Police Pistol”. A year later, a smaller version, the PPK, was introduced. Contrary to popular belief, the “K” in the designation does not stand for the German word “Kurz” or “Short” in English. The “K” actually stands for the German word, “Kriminal”, or literally “Criminal”. Thus, the full name of the PPK is “Polizeipistole Kriminal”, referring to the Kriminalamt crime investigation office as the pistol was primarily intended for detectives and other undercover officers. Both the PP and PPK were the first truly successful double action pistols in the world. The PPK was made famous worldwide by fictional character of James Bond from Ian Flemings many spy novels. The PPK was imported from Germany to the United States until 1968 when further importation was prohibited by the Gun Control Act of ’68. To pass the restrictions imposed by the Gun Control Act of 1968, Walther combined the PPK slide with a PP frame, creating the PPK/S. These were imported by Interarms in Virginia. Later on, Walther allowed Smith & Wesson to build them under license, but eventually Walther built a new factory in Fort Smith, AK to produce the PPK/S themselves, as well as to sell the basic PPK in the US for the first time since 1968. The PPK/s chambered in .380 ACP provides the user with a nice conceal carry pistol with reasonable firepower. Its small size allows for better concealment anywhere on the human body, giving the user more options of where they want to carry their pistol. This example comes with a very nice set of checkered wood grips. It also comes with the inner hard case, white outer box (not shown), paperwork, tools, and two magazines. Price: $949.95 Handgun Caliber: .380 ACP (9x17mm Browning Short) Manufacturer: Walther Arms, Inc. Model: PPK/S Stainless Serial Number: AB155265 Barrel Length: 3.35 inches (85 mm) Bore Info: Rifled, 6 grooves, 1:9.8 inches (1 in 250 mm) RH Twist Ejectors: Auto-ejection Condition: New in Box Barrels: Stainless steel Barrel Type: Fixed Action: Semi-Auto Pistol, Blow-back operation Triggers: Serrated, approx. 13.4 lbs. pull weight in DA, 6.1 lbs. in SA Stock: Checkered wood Finish: Satin stainless Weight: 19 oz. Sights: Fixed, rear sight notch 0.114” (2.9 mm), front sight width 0.08” (2.1 mm); sight radius 4.25 inches (108 mm) Case: Walther box Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102536106
Seller's Inventory #: 2304-0031
Guns International #: 102536106
Seller's Inventory #: 2304-0031