Thread: Did I make a mistake buying a PPK/S?
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Old 11-08-2009, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by cmort666 View Post
My gun was French but was marked "St. Etienne" instead of the usual "Manhurin".

I'm no expert, but it's my understanding that most of the Walthers made after WW2 were made in France and assembles in Germany. I don't know when production resumed in Germany. At some point, Manurhin either got permission or just decided to make them with their name on them.
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