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Lot 3543: PDM "Munich Police" Marked Walther PP Semi-Automatic Pistol Rig

Scarce World War II PDM "Munich Police" Marked Walther PP Semi-Automatic Pistol Rig with Holster and Extra Magazine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 13, 2020

Lot 3543: PDM "Munich Police" Marked Walther PP Semi-Automatic Pistol Rig

Scarce World War II PDM "Munich Police" Marked Walther PP Semi-Automatic Pistol Rig with Holster and Extra Magazine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 13, 2020

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750

Scarce World War II PDM "Munich Police" Marked Walther PP Semi-Automatic Pistol Rig with Holster and Extra Magazine

Manufacturer: Walther
Model: PP
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 7.65 mm auto
Barrel: 3 3/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: plastic
Stock:
Item Views: 1867
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 252
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

This is a scarce example of a PDM marked Walther PP semi-automatic pistol. The left side of the slide is stamped with the Walther banner, the two-line legend and "Mod. PP." There are commercial "crown/N" proofs located on right side of the slide, chamber and barrel at the muzzle. The frame has the serial number stamped vertically on the right side and "PDM" stamped vertically over "7" on the left side. According to current collector interpretation, the "PDM" stands for "Polizei, Direktion Munchen (Munich Police Directorate) or area. The pistol has a high polish commercial blue finish and is fitted with checkered Walther banner grips. The all blue magazine has the Walther banner stamped on the left side. The pistol correctly falls into the serial number range (753,000-941,000) of the known examples of "PDM" marked PP pistols as observed by James Rankin (see "Walther Models PP and PPK" page 104). Includes leather holster with a single faint "eagle/swastika" stamp under the flap and extra correct magazine with slightly deteriorated finger extension.

Rating Definition:

Very fine with 80% plus original high polish blue finish remaining, areas of edge wear, small nicks and scratches, and mottled gray patina on the grip straps. Grips are also very fine with crisp checkering and some small dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. Holster is fair with extensive age cracking on the flap and scuffs and scratches overall.



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