POSSIBLE WALTHER 32 - The Firearms Forum

doug54 · 12-25-2010, 03:52 PM

MY FATHER PICKED THIS 32 AUTO UP IN GERMANY DURING WW2 IT HAS NO MARKINGS ON IT EXCEPT WALTHER GRIPS NOT SURE IF IT IS A PPK OR WHAT ALL I HAVE IS SER# 145535 P ANY HELP WOULD BE GRATEFUL

Jim K · 12-25-2010, 05:18 PM

The "P" indicates it is a PP, and my sources indicate it was made in 1938. While late war Walther PP's had greatly reduced markings, one made in 1938 should have the full slide markings. Can you post some pictures?

Jim

RJay · 12-25-2010, 05:23 PM

All Walther firearms have the Walther name and Banner clearly etched on the slide. Unless it is perhaps an unmarked slide removed from the abandoned Walther factory and assembled from parts. In that case it would be unblued. Have to have pictures to identify and to give you any valid information.It sounds rather interesting. Or worst case, it could be another gun altogether with jury rigged Walther grips installed. Note the Russian's , immediately after the German surrender put together a number of Walther's using parts salvaged from the ruins Some of these found their way into GI's pack packs. The serial number seems to be a valid Walther number ( PP ) from a prewar gun? so, no guesses with out pictures.

12-25-2010, 03:52 PM	#1
doug54 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 7	POSSIBLE WALTHER 32 MY FATHER PICKED THIS 32 AUTO UP IN GERMANY DURING WW2 IT HAS NO MARKINGS ON IT EXCEPT WALTHER GRIPS NOT SURE IF IT IS A PPK OR WHAT ALL I HAVE IS SER# 145535 P ANY HELP WOULD BE GRATEFUL -->

12-25-2010, 05:18 PM	#2
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: POSSIBLE WALTHER 32 The "P" indicates it is a PP, and my sources indicate it was made in 1938. While late war Walther PP's had greatly reduced markings, one made in 1938 should have the full slide markings. Can you post some pictures? Jim

12-25-2010, 05:23 PM	#3
RJay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,487	Re: POSSIBLE WALTHER 32 All Walther firearms have the Walther name and Banner clearly etched on the slide. Unless it is perhaps an unmarked slide removed from the abandoned Walther factory and assembled from parts. In that case it would be unblued. Have to have pictures to identify and to give you any valid information.It sounds rather interesting. Or worst case, it could be another gun altogether with jury rigged Walther grips installed. Note the Russian's , immediately after the German surrender put together a number of Walther's using parts salvaged from the ruins Some of these found their way into GI's pack packs. The serial number seems to be a valid Walther number ( PP ) from a prewar gun? so, no guesses with out pictures. __________________ RonJames Last edited by RJay; 12-25-2010 at 05:29 PM..