Rare Nazi "Party Leader" Walther PPK Rig

Description

10/12/26 - This is a rare Nazi "Party Leader" Walther PPK, manufactured in 1939. It is all matching with the proper "Crown N" proofs. The original finish rates somewhere between 85-90%, with areas of wear around the muzzle, at the back left of the slide, and spotty wear along the right side of the slide. While there isn't a ton of actual finish loss, there is noticeable spotty oxidation and pin-pricking in those areas. Fitted with an original Party Leader grip - there is a small crack at the top of the spine and a repaired crack on the right side. It comes as a rig with a very nice Akah marked Party Leader PPK holster, with a visible ink stamp on the inside, and a period-correct finger extension magazine. Minty bore.

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The Walther PPK with Party Leader Grips was the "Honor Weapon of the Political Leaders". The Hoheitsabzeichen or High Insignia is the Eagle over Swastika found on either side of the grips where the Walther banner is normally located. The person entitled to wear the honor weapons that were awarded them by the Fuhrer were the Political Leaders of the national, regional and district territories, as well as leaders of local and support units. The persons who wore the honor weapon had their authorizations listed in the district personnel offices, and had to have in their possession a weapons permit issued by the police, which was obtained through official channels. These rare pistols were estimated to number around 3,500.