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Old 01-01-2013, 06:22 PM
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LGS has brand-new, never fired, Walther .380 PPK engraved pistol for about $875. Was wondering about collectibility/value of this gun. When I inquired about it the owner said, "If it doesn't sell soon, it's going in my safe. Will never fire it." Any info/pics appreciated. Thanks.
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If it a German made one it will have some collectible value, but 875 is still kind of high. I have a couple of Wlthers in 32 and 380 usually the PP's in 380 are in the 6 to 8 bill range and anything Nazi marked is higher. I sometimes caryy my PP.
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More info or photo needed.

Do you even know for certain that this is facory engraving?

Are the grips white?
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Is it a factory done job,,one of the standard patterns from Walther w/ papers ect.
Hand engraved or a laser cut job.

It could be easily worth the money if it's a hand engraved pistol,,done by Walther, came from the factory that way and has the factory paperwork to prove it.

If aftermarket,,unfired since the work done,,it's a different story. Might still be a decent buy depending on the quality of the work, finish, ect.

AFAIK, any factory engraved German production Walther came in a Walther marked display box w/a satin type cloth lining. The outer surface of the box was a leather (type?) material, the box being hinged at the top.

Inter-Arms production, made in the USA pistols,,I'm not familiar with as far as engraved guns. I know they put out some lase cut commemorative type pistols late. I think they offered hand engraved guns too, but don't know much about them.
Documentation,,factory documentation,, and paperwork is the key to originality and therefore value.

A 380 Walther PPk by itself if German production can bring a good portion of the $875 w/o any engraving.

Lots to look in to before buying.

Check in with the P38 forum,,,,go to the PP & PPk section,,, and give them info, markings, ser#, type engraving, finish & pics and you'll get some honest answers.
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More info or photo needed.

Do you even know for certain that this is facory engraving?

Are the grips white?
No, Tex, the grips are checkered brown and are factory engraved.
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