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German-made PPK/S pistols were imported and distributed by Interarms of Alexandria, Va., but the first one manufactured in the United States was in 1978 by Ranger Mfg. In Gadsen, Ala., and it was. Seeing as his serial number start with 030xxx and the earliest serial number to date is 031xxx with a date of 1-28-1983 on that site, he's most likely got a circa 1981-82 PPKS. That's assuming serial numbers progress sequentially with date made. Too bad Interarms didn't keep better records of serial number to date made. LSB#: 170531TG03 Make: Interarms, in Alexandria, Virginia Under License of Walther Model: PPK/S Serial Number: S101859 Year of Manufacture: 1990's (https://ww.
LSB#: 200629LR01
Make: Interarms Under License of Walther
Model: PPK/S
Serial Number: S119003
Year of Manufacture: 1990s
Caliber: .380 A.C.P. (9mm Kurz)
Action Type: Single or Double Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked with the banner logo above “MADE IN USA” followed by “UNDER LICENSE OF / Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do. / Modell PPK/S Cal. 9mm kurz/.380ACP”. The right side of the slide is marked ”INTERARMS / ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA”. The right side of the frame is marked with the serial number. The chamber is marked “VA”.
Barrel Length: 3 3/8”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a low-profile blade with a recessed dot and is integral to the slide. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed into the slide. The rear sight has an orange alignment reference under the notch. The top of the slide is serrated with a matte finish to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are black checkered plastic with smooth borders and are marked across the top with a Walther Banner logo on each side. There is a crack on the right panel that runs from the rear border to the grip screw. The grips have some little draglines and scuffs on the smooth borders. The bottom borders have a few small scrapes from use. The checkering is intact and attractive with minimal rub wear and a few faintly flattened peaks. Overall, the grips are in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless Steel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are scattered scratches on the right side of the frame at the serial number. There are scattered draglines and some scuffs, some of which have caused smooth spots. Some of the most noticeable scuffs are on the trigger guard which also has a few extremely fine scratches. There is standard operational wear. The grip screw is sharp. The pinheads are unmarred. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Fine Plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This pistol has a decocker that doubles as a safety. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with three 7-round magazines with black pinky rest baseplates. The mags have scattered rubs, scuffs, and thinning on contact points. The mags rate in about Fine condition.
Our Assessment: This is a stainless-steel Model PPK/S pistol made by Interarms under license of Walther. After WWII, Walther had Manurhin make parts for their PP and PPK pistols that Walther then finished, stamped with the Walther name and assembled. Manurhin also made pistols under their own name for sale in the United States until the GCA of 1968. In 1978, Walther licensed Interarms to make pistols for them, and this is a PPK/S from that production period. The pistol is chambered in .380 ACP and comes with a total of three stainless-steel Walther magazines. This pistol is in about Fine Plus condition showing some signs of use but none of abuse. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion. This is going to make someone a very nice pistol for concealed carry that can also be used for home protection. The PPK pistols are known to be reliable, and the stainless-steel finish on this one will hold-up to handling as well as the elements. Please see our photos and good luck!
CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable (THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS): This Pistol CANNOT be sold as a dealer sale in California but CAN be transferred as a Private Party Transfer (PPT) as our Simi Valley location. All cartridge firearms must be transferred through your local dealer OR at our Simi Valley location. Out of state residents can disregard the previous section – your local laws apply.
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