The approximate range of serial numbers for Walther PP's produced during the war(1939-1945) are 155501P to 3906xxP. Your serial number with the ac (Walther mfg code) falls in the late war, 1945 production period. I have an old Walther PPK that I have decided to get rid of, serial number 243433K. The serial number is on the frame, the slide, and back of the.
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WW2 Small Arms Identification GalleryWalther Models 1-9, PP, PPK, and P38 Pistol Identification GuideThis is one of a series of identification guides for small arms produced by Walther. In 1910, Walther introduced the 'Deutche Selbstlade Pistole Walther' in 6.35mm. When the Model 2 was released in 1914, this pistol became known as the Model 1.
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These 9 models illustrate the eveloution of Walther pistol design which culminated in the Walther PP (Polizeipistole) introduced in 1929 and the Walther PPK(Polizeipistole Kriminalmodell) introduced in 1931. Additional proof and issue marks can be found on most models which increase their rarity. The P38 was a further development by the Walther firm to produce a 9mm pistol for the military to replace the Luger. To the best of our knowledge, all the examples shown are original pre-1945 manufacture.
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