Walther PP .32 ACP Wartime “P-suffix” Eagle/359-Marked, 1942-Dated DA/SA Pistol
Made in 1942 and inspected with the coveted eagle/359 Waffenamt mark, this Walther PP is a true wartime “P-suffix” contract pistol in .32 ACP. Matching slide and frame serial numbers confirm its integrity, while the intact lanyard ring and period-correct blued finish make it a solid representative of the sidearm carried by German military and police personnel during World War II.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scratches and small blemishes on the finish, with spots of light rust and pitting in isolated areas. The bore remains shiny. Original slide lettering has been scrubbed.
What’s Included
- Walther PP .32 ACP pistol
- One 8-round steel magazine with finger-rest baseplate (Made in Italy)
- Two 8-round steel magazines with finger-rest baseplates (Made in Italy)
Produced at Walther’s Zella-Mehlis factory in 1942, this PP carries the “P” suffix and eagle/359 Waffenamt acceptance stamp, indicating a wartime military and police contract build. The pistol retains its lanyard ring, a feature mandated for service sidearms to secure the weapon in the field.
The PP design pioneered the double-action/single-action blowback system later adopted by many modern service pistols. A slide-mounted decocker/hammer block, firing-pin block, and visual/tactile loaded-chamber indicator provide multiple layers of mechanical safety.
Its carbon-steel frame and slide wear the original wartime blued finish, complemented by checkered black Bakelite grips that remain free of cracks. Full-length rear serrations aid slide manipulation, while fixed sights offer a low-profile snag-free setup suitable for duty carry of the era.
The 3.9-inch barrel and eight-round magazine deliver the classic balance and capacity that made the PP a favored sidearm for officers and security personnel. Matching serial numbers on slide and frame, along with intact German nitro proofs, further support its historical authenticity.