Walther P99 AS .40 S&W – First-Generation German-Made, Tenifer-Treated, 10+1 Rnd
The Walther P99 AS in .40 S&W marries German engineering with a proven Anti-Stress DA/SA trigger, Tenifer-treated slide and barrel, and the distinctive first-generation frame featuring Walther’s proprietary accessory rail. This full-size, striker-fired pistol comes with an ambidextrous paddle magazine release and interchangeable backstraps, making it adaptable to a wide range of shooters. Matching serial numbers on slide, barrel, and frame underscore its collectibility, while the P99’s pop-culture pedigree as James Bond’s sidearm adds extra appeal.
Tenifer hardening, a visible striker-status indicator, and a slide-top decocker provide rugged durability and intuitive controls. Chambered in .40 S&W and shipped with two stainless-steel 10-round magazines, this is a well-kept example that shows only light handling wear and retains an excellent bore.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent rifling – Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Mild operational wear on slide rails and slight finish thinning on a few high-contact edges, consistent with careful use.
What’s Included
- Walther factory blue hard case (SKU WAP66000)
- 2 × 10-round Walther stainless-steel magazines
- Two additional interchangeable backstraps (small and large)
The Tenifer finish on both slide and barrel provides outstanding corrosion resistance, a key advantage for duty or carry in varied environments. Rear slide serrations offer a positive grip for charging, while the slide-top decocker instantly returns the pistol to double-action mode for safe holstering.
Walther’s Anti-Stress trigger system gives a light, crisp single-action break after an extended first-stage take-up, yet still allows a conventional double-action first shot when decocked. The red striker-status indicator pin at the rear of the slide offers at-a-glance confirmation of readiness.
The glass-fiber-reinforced polymer frame keeps weight down without sacrificing strength. Finger grooves and a pebble-textured grip enhance control, and the included backstraps let you tailor the grip to your hand size. An ambidextrous, paddle-style magazine release supports rapid reloads from either hand.
This first-generation P99 frame incorporates Walther’s proprietary accessory rail, aligning with the period-correct design from the model’s 1998 North American debut in .40 S&W. Proof marks showing “WALTHER USA LLC – SPRINGFIELD, MA” confirm its authentic import lineage.