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WW2 Walther PPK w/Swastika Grip

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Here are some photos of a Walther PPK that my dad brought home from the European Theater when he shipped out. He always told me he had "liberated" his small German gun collection. I assumed that meant that all guns in the hands of the enemy were, of course, confiscated and either kept by the U.S. military or destroyed. I'm not sure this explains why he also brought home a matched set of gold inlay 18th century dueling pistols, but that's another story. In any case, I have looked around a little and cannot find photos online of similar Walther PPK's with this exact grip.

I hope my photos are adequate to determine a little historical significance. I'm pretty sure the serial number indicates they were manufactured in 1935. Please note I have airbrushed out some identifying numbers from the gun and holster. I've noticed others have done so. I guess I don't really see the purpose in it, but I'll hold to tradition.

Anything you can tell me about this Walther would be appreciated. I'm not sure I'd want to part with it just yet, but a rough appraisal would also be very much appreciated.
 

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Thanks to all who have contributed to this thread.
I have uploaded two photos showing the interior of the black PM grip. I have tried to highlight the metal plates on the interior of the grip as well as other features.
I would like to send these photos(as well as others) to Jim Rankin and Dieter Marshal and possibly others you may recommend.
If you have contact information or if you can otherwise get me in touch with Jim Rankin or Dieter Marshal, I would very much appreciate it.
 

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bmw750

I am no expert either, but I would not be to quick to dismiss the fact that your black party leader grips may VERY WELL be the Real McCoy....I have a feeling they are the real deal.
Best of luck with them....Do have them checked out by someone who is an expert !!!.....

Denny G.
 
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I would post this on the p38 forum. They have a section for WW-II PP & PPK's.
Dieter Marshall is a member and frequents the forum.
The 'capture papers' are interesting and in most circles add value to the pistol.
The pistol might have been a private purchase and the purchaser may have become a Party Leader after the purchase. Who knows?
The date of manufacture 1935 seems right.
I wouldn't begin to speculate the value, but it would probably be $1000+.
I had a 1939 PPK that I gifted to my Daughter (her Pap brought back from WW-II w/capture papers) conservatively valued @ $1500.
Sentimental value priceless.
 
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So many posts, I read many at random. If I am repeating what someone else said, apologies.
Black "Party Leader" grips are not common. In 1999 there were nine known of the like. Genuine ones in Exc condition add about $5,000 to the value of the pistol. Black Party Leader grips are rare. Due to the Black PL grips and "k" suffix serial # , years of looking into made it one of nine known. Sold it for 6k, shoulda got 10. Better, I shoulda kept it.
 
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