The date of manufacture for a Walther PPK can usually be determined by its serial number, as each model has specific production years associated with certain serial ranges. For instance, PPKs produced during the 1930s and 1940s have different serial number patterns compared to those made in later decades. To obtain the exact date of manufacture, you can consult reference books on Walther firearms or reach out to collectors and experts who specialize in the brand.
1938
See Dieter Marschall's book Walther P1-99
The Walther PPK with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) marking and serial number 899275 is likely manufactured around 1941, as the RZM marked PPK pistols were produced during the early 1940s. However, for an exact date of manufacture, you would need to consult specific production records or a detailed reference guide on Walther firearms.
You will have to contact Walther for the exact date.
Walther arms Ulm/Donau, Germany
The PPK/s is a PP with a PPK slide.
1931 to date
The Walther PPK pistol is manufactured by German small arms maker Carl Walther GmbH.
There were two companies known as Interarms. The first was an importer/exporter, formed in 1953. They did not manufacture firearms. The second - and current - Interarms is a subsidiary of Hi Standard, and does not manufacture a PPK or PPK/S pistol. If what you have is actually a Walther PPK/S, value could range anywhere from $300 - $800, depending on specifics.
No such sn used by Walther.
Yes, you can often determine the production date of a Walther PPK by its serial number, but the method varies depending on the specific model and manufacturer year. For example, Walther produced the PPK from the 1930s onward, and different production runs have different serial number ranges. Reference guides and databases specific to Walther firearms can help decode the serial number for an approximate date. However, for precise dating, consulting with a firearm expert or historian is recommended.
Walther uses a date code of two letters.