The .32 ACP/7.65mm, Walther PPK, was a smaller version of the PP with a shorter grip, barrel and frame, and reduced magazine capacity. The smaller size made it more concealable than the original PP and hence better suited to plainclothes or undercover work. It was released in 1930. "PPK" is an abbreviation for Polizeipistole Kriminalmodell (detective police pistol).

This example, made in 1939, is a NAZI Party Leader honor weapon given to Political Leaders from the Fuhrer. Note the special grip, embossed with the NSDAP eagle holding a swastika circled by a wreath. This model also features a very high polish finish.

This example is still owned by the family of the vet who brought it back.

Thanks for looking,

BKW

Brian one of the most Iconic WW2 German pistols and that one is a beauty.Thanks for posting that great photo of it.Scotty

Thanks Bill,

It took my breath away when I first saw it. They have the original holster and a spare magazine. If you look close, you may notice the bottom of this magazine is broken. One of the kids broke it many, many years ago when playing with it and dropped it.

BKW

Brian

 

I would like to second with Bill, a real beauty ! Even with the damage to the mag, a superb example. I hope you acquire the holster and the spare magazine. would love to see them together. Thank you for the posting.

 

Tony

Thanks for sharing! I odn't typically follow TR stuff, but had to look at a handgun. This is amazing, as I love to see items from WWII (or any historical era) that look so not-old and real. Makes it seem real and not so distant. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for everyone's comments, glad you enjoyed seeing them. As clarification, the family still owns the vet's souvenirs. Attached is a photo of a display we did featuring souvenir items, including this pistol and a close crop of the holster. It does not have the eagle stamped on the flap. The missing button of the political leaders uniform just broke when I was putting it on the mannequin. I have since picked up a replacement.

Thanks for looking.

BKW