Walther Model 53 Serial Numbers

New member looking for some help in identification of a Walther PPK.32 auto. I've hit a ton of websites trying to identify this pistol, and while I've found a lot of info, I can't find a picture like it. Has some holster wear on slide, but other than that, pretty clean with original bluing. The serial number is 383199P, and is also stamped 'ac' under the serial on the slide, but not by the handle. There is nothing on the left or right side giving any information as to make, model, caliber, locations, anything. I've also taken it down and see no factory marking anywhere in the slide.

Does have nice looking checkered grips with the Walther flag at the top. I'm more curious about identification than value, but value would be nice also. Torrent M Tron Pro here. Story from Dad was that it was pre-war and has been in known possession of the family since the late 40's or early 50s.

Mauser Swedish Model 96 Description: Swedish Mauser model 1896 made in1907 from what I can tell this is amazing condition for the age it also comes with a wood. I can't find any definitive information on when Walther introduced the crackle finish or whether the smooth finish could be ordered from the factory. This pistol also has the adjustable. The serial number of the pistol in question places it amongst documented Model LP 53 guns. It is not a very early sample.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Proof and Police Marks Model PP and PPK pistols are found with a variety of markings. Some of these are merely factory serial numbers and proof marks indicating that the gun has functioned safely when fired with high pressure cartridges. In addition to the serial number and proof marks, Model PP and PPK will often be found with Nazi party abbreviations and insignia. Still others will be found with Army acceptance marks in the form of an eagle, Swastika, and Waffenamt numbers. The Waffenamt mark indicates that the gun has been accepted by the government inspector at the plant.

The German GI usually referred to this ever present mark as the 'Pleitegeir' which means the 'Bankrupt Vulture.' Crown over N is a German pre-war proof mark used before April 1, 1940. Ping Program In Vb.net here. 'N' indicates that the gun has been proofed with 'nitro' or smokeless powder.

Foun on early PP and PPK's. In April of 1940 the Germans replaced the crown over N proof mark wiht the eagle over 'N'. PP and PPK's carried this proof mark after April 1, 1940. Post-war PP and PPK's carry the new eagle over N, indicating that the gun was proofed for nitro or smokeless powder. Post-war PP and PPK's manufactured at Ulm by Walther for commercial sale carry the antler proof mark of the Ulm proof house. Da Capo Ii Plus Communication Download. The year of the proof test is also indicated i.e. 68 means 1968.

There are other proof houses, but these have different symbols such as a bear for Berlin, a horse for Hanover, an oak leaf for Kiel, and a shield for Munchen. The police acceptance mark is similar to the Army mark but the swastika was replaced by a cross and sub-letter C, F, L, or K. Eagle over WaA359 is the most common Waffenamt pistol stamp. It is found on all Walther PP's and PPK's accepted by the military. Another version of the 'Pleitegeirer' shows the eagle over 359. The RZM insignia on the left is found engraved on the slides of early PPK's.

It is found on the left hand side of the slide between the Mod PPK and the slide serrations. The NSKKJ (Nationalsozialistisches Kraftfahrkorps) was the party branch entrusted with transport of party and military supplies. Their pistols were generally Model PP's wht NSKK insignia engraved on the left side of the slide but some PPK's have been noted with the NSKK insignia on the right side of the slide.

SA der NSDAP Gruppe Mitte Nazi SA sections of the NSDAP were issued Model PP pistols in the prewar era. These pistols were generally engraved on the front of teh grip strap as shown. The SA was divided into 28 areas so the Gruppe (group) name will vary. RFV 13311W PDM 1337 RRZ RJ DRP. Hello, Your pistol was manufactured in late 1945, close to war's end. It really should have wood grips to be correct, but that does not hurt the value, as alot of officers would change out grips. As the other members pointed out, Walther started using a code of AC on all their weapons.

Mauser was byf & so on. The late JP Sauer 38h pistols dropped everything, except for the cal marking. I suppose all of them were afraid of Neurenberg? Most of these late war pistols are mismatched, meaning the slide number did not match the frame. There are collectors seeking these late war pistols & your's being in such fine condition should fetch 12-15 hundred. Oh yes I forgot, on the spline of the magazine you should see a small W. That signifies soft metal and will be only found on these late war pistols, PPKs included.

Hope this helps ya? Kind Regards Danny. Ok, I guess all these postings still leave me with questions. Sounds like there's still a discrepancy on when this pistol was made, late war or post war. Are serial numbers researchable.