Manurhin PPK/S .380 ACP, 1984 Saint-Étienne Proofed, Blued Steel, 3.3 in Fixed Barrel
This French-made Manurhin PPK/S stands out for its verified 1984 Saint-Étienne proofs and matching slide/frame serials, paired with period-correct U.S. import markings from Manurhin International in Alexandria, Virginia. It features a polished blue slide over a blued steel frame, a fixed 3.3 in barrel, and DA/SA operation. The package is complete with the factory box, PP/PPK/PPK/S manual, the original Saint-Étienne proof certificate, and four Walther-marked 7-round magazines.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol is in solid shape with some scratches and blemishes visible from prior handling. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Manurhin factory box with logo plaque
- Manurhin PP/PPK/PPK/S instruction and safety manual
- Saint-Étienne proof certificate (serial 263841)
- Four 7-round Walther factory single-column magazines marked 'Cal. 9mm kurz' with a mix of flat and finger-rest baseplates
French manufacture is clearly documented throughout this PPK/S. The left side of the slide is marked "MANURHIN" and "Model PPK/S Cal. .380 ACP/9 mm Kurz – Made in France," while the right side carries the "MANURHIN INTERNATIONAL – ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA" import mark. Saint-Étienne proofs appear on the frame along with "ST ETIENNE" on the barrel hood, and the included proof certificate is dated December 10, 1984.
The pistol has a compact steel construction with a blued frame and a polished blue slide. Longitudinal anti-glare serrations run along the top of the slide. It wears checkered black polymer grips with Manurhin medallions for a secure, period-correct feel.
Operation is simple blowback with a DA/SA trigger. Controls include a slide-mounted safety/decocker, a left-side push-button magazine release, and an external ring-style hammer spur. This configuration omits an external slide-stop lever, consistent with the pattern.
The fixed 3.3 in barrel and fixed sights (blade front, square-notch rear) provide a classic PPK/S sighting setup. Capacity is 7+1 in .380 ACP, and the four included single-column magazines are Walther factory units marked "Cal. 9mm kurz" with a mix of flat and finger-rest baseplates.
As the PPK/S variant introduced to meet 1968 U.S. import requirements, this example represents the mid-1980s period when Manurhin-produced pistols were directly imported to the United States. Matching serials on the slide and frame further support its completeness and originality.