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Forum: Technical Questions & Information 05-02-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 224
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: P-38 Hold Open Problem

Thanks Jim for your definitive response. I removed the slide and in the process of removing the grips, I discovered the problem. The grips were not perfectly aligned and were lightly touching the...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 05-02-2013, 08:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 224
Posted By ohdsmith
P-38 Hold Open Problem

My 1940 P-38 will not lock open with empty mag... Problem is NOT the mag spring...The Mags works in my other P-38's... I CAN get the Hold Open to work by holding the pistol bottom up and dropping in...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 10-30-2011, 01:21 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

UPDATE: Later produced W.GERMAN Walthers were available in "NIVEL" Finish by InterArms on page 3 of there 1983 Catalog. These FACTORY PRODUCED DURABLE NICKEL MATTE-FINISH were imported under license,...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 10-11-2011, 04:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,310
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Pistol Walther PPK cal 9m/m Kurz

Post War, Ulm/Do Walther Manufactured under the license of Carl Walther. Some of these were Interarms import custom pistols sold with two clips and original paperwork and test target. This pistol is...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 12-10-2010, 03:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,752
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Golden PPK

Comment #21 : CORRECT : it's post war plating on a '39-'44 PPK (attached here is another UPGRADE ) it's a '44; PP; Waffenamp proof; Eagle/N; Late Brown Grips w/ American Schroll in Ultra-Bright Blue..
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 09-27-2010, 10:10 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

OUCH!!! Are you saying that Hitlers Gold Plated Walther PP was not accepted by the military?
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 09-01-2010, 02:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,372
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: WWII PPK - opinions please

TTE Ok sure, But what do you want me to elaborate on?
Keeping it oiled? The grip screw? Let's assume you are referring to the grip screw:

PPK's have built in obsolescence due to the grip. Unlike...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-28-2010, 09:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,372
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: WWII PPK - opinions please

"The car stopped and a gun fight ensued. The German was a major and thought he had killed my uncle. As he approached, the major was stumbling and when the range was close, my uncle shot him. My uncle...
Forum: Technical Questions & Information 08-22-2010, 09:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 695
Posted By ohdsmith
Luger 08 Replacement Parts

Sooo where does one purchase replacement parts for a Luger?
Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum 08-18-2010, 01:01 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,002
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: when and where was your !st encounter with the m1 garand

JrROTC 1955... As a Freshman... There were 2 Battalions (400), with an M-1 issued to each cadet... We had formation and inspection each Friday... We were trained to disassemble and reassemble...We...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-18-2010, 12:51 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

Agreed.. There were many informative discussions... and where else can one find the commitment found here.. :)
"There is no wisdom gained in talking to one's self"
Hope to see U all in the next...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-18-2010, 09:11 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

Bill, why are you making this personal? There are no doubt as to your abilities as a master craftsman, however that should not be confused with your depth of knowledge of walther history and the...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-17-2010, 09:12 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

Your quote: "Plating does not "fill" lettering."
Having now recognized the Geometry of the depression, would you prefer to have said:
"Plating will diminish (width of) the lettering,
and if...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-17-2010, 01:35 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

:)[QUOTE=Bill DeShivs;663395]Plating doesn't flow-paint does. Plating applies the same thickness to all parts, both low and high.


SORRY YOU DO NOT GRASP THE GEOMETRY..
I WILL TRY TO EXPLAiN...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-16-2010, 11:00 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

And paint does not fill a scratch, ya ok :rolleyes: i.e. Paint has thickness; Plating has thickness...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-15-2010, 08:16 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

This is the 1st time I have seen this picture... Nice find :-)
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-15-2010, 06:25 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

Quick note: The Avitar is my dad on Feb. 8,1941 Iwo Jima, Jap ammo dump cave, just before being wounded...Nation Aid-D-Camp VFW...RIP Pop
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-15-2010, 05:55 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

This white metal being stamped before bluing/chrome/nickel proves to me that proofs may also have been stamped before final finish and grips applied... The question is : What were they proofing......
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-15-2010, 05:51 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

The Logo looks to be machine routed and the serial number is stamped..
Based upon this, bluing would not drown out the lettering but chrome overlay would diminish the print...but not the stamped...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-15-2010, 05:42 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

:rolleyes:

My estimate was OFF THE HIP based upon the S/42 Luger production of 120,000/yr in 1938 and 1939...;) and YES I know that the P-38 was cheaper and faster to kick-out...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-15-2010, 01:50 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

"I suspect many have seen this photo taken on April 5, 1945. Crates of finished guns awaiting shipment. Arms loaded with all the P38s and PPs that they could carry."[/QUOTE]

30 P-38/Box; Most...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-15-2010, 01:05 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

:)Note in this Pre-War photo a junior apprentice... He and many of the others were soon to be in the front lines... being replaced with captured craftsmen working for bread and water..
SSMN this was...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-15-2010, 09:34 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

:-) Love what I can do w/ my Dell XPS410 & Adobe 2
Schooner & Winston Churchill, Hope you dont mind my hijacking Ur Pic'. for comparison, I will remove them I this present a problem for you!
...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-15-2010, 09:06 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

Gentlemen: Please refer to post 102 Slide of the Ser.400468k and post 105 Slide of the WaA359 Ser.338432P. I see deteration in the craft of milling due to the shortage of skilled machinests and the...
Forum: Curio & Relics Forum 08-14-2010, 09:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 875
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: ppk 8957XX ??

Hay Mate! The 2d period grip (w/chrome nut) look to be a better match,
not to mention it looks in better overall condition...
Sail on :-)
Ps: Is the mag of proper fit?
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-14-2010, 02:21 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

Just to confirm my understanding of your statement:

From 1943 thru 1945 "Walther sandblasted pistols before salt bluing and/or plating"?

PS: For what purpose on rough slave labor machined in...
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 08-14-2010, 10:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 876
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Whitehouse announcement

A group calling themselves "White Roses" created this video to inform non-Muslims about Islam. The name of this video is "Three Things About Islam."
White Roses is headquartered in Sweden. The...
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 08-14-2010, 10:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 731
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Obummer backs mosk in NY

A group calling themselves "White Roses" created this video to inform non-Muslims about Islam. The name of this video is "Three Things About Islam."
White Roses is headquartered in Sweden. The...
Forum: The Fire For Effect and Totally Politically Incorrect Forum 08-14-2010, 10:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 414
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: and you cannot do anything about people like this >

A group calling themselves "White Roses" created this video to inform non-Muslims about Islam. The name of this video is "Three Things About Islam."
White Roses is headquartered in Sweden. The...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-14-2010, 06:55 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

Thanks Bill, Please pardon me in my efforts to understand your point of view... Yes, I see your expertise in restoration... However let's not confuse restoration with manufacturing, and I think I now...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-13-2010, 11:42 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

Bill, Once again: I have the same question? What is your expertise on firearms? Please!
I am simply trying to establish that you are an engineer, machinist, etc other than having posted for the past...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-13-2010, 08:41 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

Here is an example of a RARE Hard Chrome Colt Custom Shop 1 of 350 a 2 tone Chrome pistol..
The flanks are ultrachrome and the top, parts, etc are satin chrome... The key word here is polished. to...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-12-2010, 05:18 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

Schooner.. Ahoy! How about posting #72 the PPK Verchromts as Ur Avarar.. That would be nice and bright, not to mention, bring us back on topic ;) And just for kicks how about a pic of the other...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-12-2010, 03:19 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

Danny: You sir are on target.. In both Paragraphs.. There a many true Gun Collectors out there who will no longer participate on Forums... This Forum may be a resurrection :-)
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-12-2010, 03:07 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

WOW Schooner this posting is up to 3400 viewers, (is this a record).. I also sent your CP as a friend offer.. PS This site "IS USER FRIENDLY".. However it would be even better to get a feel of who...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-12-2010, 02:40 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

Ouch!!! no Eagle/N :) that should knock off $5000 at least :-)
Those 2 late 1943 make me feel humble :!
PS: it that an old picture of you? (like Ur Avatar) Thought you preferred the Mauser C-96
I...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-12-2010, 01:29 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

Thank you Bill for the insight, will you be making this your AVATAR?
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-12-2010, 01:23 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

OUCH!!!! You could have 2 pc PPK Grip's with an Eagle, just as pretty..:(
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-12-2010, 12:25 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

WOW WOW 2 verchromts PPKs in one day/morning I hit a gold mine.. The other on legacy-collectables.com was listed at $3700... Schooner how about MORE pictures of yours.. Pritty Please :rolleyes: ie:...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-12-2010, 12:23 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

WOW...That is a value at $3700.. Thank you for your meaningful info..
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-12-2010, 09:11 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

Bill, You state your "pretty much an expert", Think about it!! Like the pistol in question with few relevent pictures, you have not posted relevent info about yourself.. Please note: I have..
...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-11-2010, 10:49 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

2 pc grips have destroyed any credibility of this PPK. :-( If Luis has the original Grip, even cracked, this 1943 PPK would be worth much more. :)
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-11-2010, 10:41 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

His photo site seems to be a mix of other pistols..
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-11-2010, 10:27 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

I assume you mean pic 53... It would have been nice if you documented your conclusion in your post 54...Pic 53 l@@ks to be 1/2 of a set of grips... It would be nice to get a definitive picture... Two...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-11-2010, 08:11 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Wink Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

RJay, For the common sense Facts: Please see my 300892k in a fake holster. Fact is; that was the general opinion when I purchased this rig in '78 for $450.oo. For a better insight please refer to...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-11-2010, 07:35 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

Schooner, Your Late war PP w/ 2 pc Grips is correct, and they add creditability to your pistol.

Bill, That's a new one "Sandblasting" ????? Tell me more!
Like the Walther factory had the time in...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-11-2010, 06:07 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

The word "ivory" was my description of grip color.. To say "white" still would not be a correct description... Anyone should be able to conclude the grip is plastic.

We still have NO picture of...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-11-2010, 03:23 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

Dieter, please refer to p101 of The Walther Handgun Story by G.Gangarosa Jr. You will read/see an early PPK with "ivory color" plastic grips and Finger Extension. ALSO check out p220 of Walther...
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-08-2010, 10:03 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

VERY INTERESTING PISTOL U better hide it away before some one tells you it never existed... IF GUNS COULD TALK

Its as I stated earlier "These speciality guns are now coming out of the closet"
Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum 08-08-2010, 09:44 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 18,116
Posted By ohdsmith
Re: Walther PPK cal 7.65...... Nickel ,White grips and finger rest......

All In fun BUT lets stick to the subject :-(
Walther...... Nickel
HOWEVER::since anything is up for disscussion Explain the Bottom release on your 317625P picture you posted :-0
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