Walther PPK .32 ACP, 1966 West German Ulm Production, Pre-GCA-68, Blued, Custom Hardwood Grips
Produced in Ulm in 1966, this West German Walther PPK is a pre-GCA-68 import that pairs classic PPK engineering with custom smooth hardwood grip panels. Chambered in .32 ACP, it features the compact fixed-barrel blowback design, blued carbon-steel construction, and slide-mounted safety/decocker that define the post-war commercial PPK. Collectors will note the Ulm antler nitro proof, ring-type spur hammer, and lanyard slot—details that mark authentic early production.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling Condition: Good – intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor to moderate scratching, scuffing, pitting, and blemishing are visible on the metal surfaces.
What’s Included
- Walther factory 7-round single-stack magazine marked with Walther banner and "PPK 7,65 mm"
This PPK retains the fixed 3.3 inch barrel visible through the ejection port, a hallmark of the design that promotes mechanical accuracy. The slide carries 20 straight-vertical rear serrations, fixed sights, and a slide-mounted safety that doubles as a decocker—features unchanged since the model’s introduction.
Its carbon-steel frame shows the closed back-strap profile and lanyard slot typical of early post-war production. A loaded-chamber indicator at the rear of the slide provides tactile and visual confirmation of status.
The aftermarket high-gloss hardwood grips give the pistol a distinctive appearance while maintaining the slim PPK profile. The original West German Ulm antler proof mark on the slide confirms authentic commercial manufacture.
Functionally, the pistol uses the traditional double-action/single-action trigger system with a ring-type spur hammer, offering a long first-pull and light subsequent pulls. The blowback action, compact size, and 7+1 capacity embody the classic defensive configuration that made the PPK influential worldwide.