SOLD - Rare Party Leader Walther PPK (173371k - 19549)

Description

3/17/22 - This is an excellent example of a rare Party Leader Walther PPK. The original blue rates at about 95-96%, with nearly all of the bluing loss on either side of the muzzle. There's also a little area of wear on the right side of the slide, halfway between the muzzle and ejection port. The serial number on the interior of the slide is matching with the frame. The serial dates it to 1938, and is in the correct range for the issuance of the Party Leader "Honor" Grip. The grip is in excellent condition with a gorgeous color swirl. It has no major defects, and no cracks.  Minty bore.  Excellent finger extension magazine. Mechanically excellent. 

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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, and are widely faked, but this one is guaranteed original.