Pre war Walther ppk with white grips - The Firearms Forum

alenla · 12-27-2009, 02:31 AM

I have a prewar Walter PPK .32 RZM markings left side of slide crown over n on barrel but no markings on right side of slide such as crown over n under barrel(ejection port). Im curious to know why the gun has white or ivory color plastic grips and not the usual brown ones. Serial number 842xx. Gun was purchased in early 1990's at a pawnshop.
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jondar · 12-27-2009, 07:36 PM

Well, there are two possibilities, one is that these are aftermarket grips that a previous owner decided to install just to "dress up" the gun. They look identical to the original brown grips.

However, in the back of my mind, (what is left of it) I read something on another forum about "white gripped Walther PPK's" and the owner was arguing that they are original issued grips. I can't argue pro of con as to the truth of this. Someone who is familiar with Walthers may give a better explanation.

Jim K · 12-27-2009, 09:48 PM

I am inclined to agree that the grips are more likely to be American and installed by a previous owner. One thing to check - remove the grips and look at any markings you find. I suspect you might find "Franzite", made by a Chicago company founded by a man named Franz. If not, let us know what you do find and maybe someone will know if the marks indicate German manufacture.

Jim

alenla · 12-27-2009, 10:24 PM

no markings inside grips. The numbers 711 inside a very small circle on bottom portion of both grips (where the the magazine finger rest is) if the grips were on the gun.

drrishi1 · 01-06-2010, 06:17 PM

it looks like production year is 1935
http://www.tague.at/pistolen/index.h...waltherppk.htm

dca965 · 03-03-2010, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by alenla

I have a prewar Walter PPK .32 RZM markings left side of slide crown over n on barrel but no markings on right side of slide such as crown over n under barrel(ejection port). Im curious to know why the gun has white or ivory color plastic grips and not the usual brown ones. Serial number 842xx. Gun was purchased in early 1990's at a pawnshop.
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Alenla- I have some period (brown) one piece grips for that gun if you are looking for a set. Also, are you interested in selling this pistol at all?

Dave

12-27-2009, 02:31 AM	#1
alenla Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 7	Pre war Walther ppk with white grips I have a prewar Walter PPK .32 RZM markings left side of slide crown over n on barrel but no markings on right side of slide such as crown over n under barrel(ejection port). Im curious to know why the gun has white or ivory color plastic grips and not the usual brown ones. Serial number 842xx. Gun was purchased in early 1990's at a pawnshop. Attachment 32444 Attachment 32443 --> Last edited by alenla; 10-05-2012 at 12:29 AM..

12-27-2009, 07:36 PM	#2
jondar V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 458	Re: Pre war Walther ppk with white grips Well, there are two possibilities, one is that these are aftermarket grips that a previous owner decided to install just to "dress up" the gun. They look identical to the original brown grips. However, in the back of my mind, (what is left of it) I read something on another forum about "white gripped Walther PPK's" and the owner was arguing that they are original issued grips. I can't argue pro of con as to the truth of this. Someone who is familiar with Walthers may give a better explanation.

12-27-2009, 09:48 PM	#3
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: Pre war Walther ppk with white grips I am inclined to agree that the grips are more likely to be American and installed by a previous owner. One thing to check - remove the grips and look at any markings you find. I suspect you might find "Franzite", made by a Chicago company founded by a man named Franz. If not, let us know what you do find and maybe someone will know if the marks indicate German manufacture. Jim

12-27-2009, 10:24 PM	#4
alenla Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 7	Re: Pre war Walther ppk with white grips no markings inside grips. The numbers 711 inside a very small circle on bottom portion of both grips (where the the magazine finger rest is) if the grips were on the gun. Last edited by alenla; 12-27-2009 at 10:43 PM..

01-06-2010, 06:17 PM	#5
drrishi1 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1	Re: Pre war Walther ppk with white grips it looks like production year is 1935 http://www.tague.at/pistolen/index.h...waltherppk.htm