ANIB Walther PP Sport - 1957 Mfg.

Description

02/19/26 - This is a scarce, "as new in box" example of a Manurhin-produced Walther PP Sport, chambered in .22 LR, likely manufactured in 1957. This is the highly desirable long-barreled (8.5") variation, coming complete with its original matching-numbered Manurhin box. The listing also includes two original finger extension magazines, owner's manual, cleaning rod, and an extra safety button. This particular pistol remains in pristine condition, with zero visible signs of wear to note, boasting a mint bore and sharpy checkered, original grips. Exceedingly difficult to upgrade.

Based on extensive Manurhin serial number methodology compiled by researcher Chuck Lake, this specific pistol (serial number 61413L) is estimated to have been manufactured in 1957. However, it should be noted that Manurhin utilized a complex, non-consecutive lot production method where firearms shared a master 5-digit serial range (10,001 - 99,600) across multiple models and calibers. Because unused serial numbers from higher-production calibers were often rolled over and assigned to lower-production models like the PP Sport in later years, a pistol within this range could technically have been assembled anywhere up until the end of the model's production life in 1985. However, mapping the specific sub-ranges reveals that the first two digits ("61") place this firearm squarely within the allocated production block for 1957, while the "L" suffix properly designates it as the long-barreled variant.