Walther PPK/S .380 ACP Stainless, Interarms U.S.-Made (1993), DA/SA, 3.3 in Barrel, 7+1
This U.S.-made Interarms-era Walther PPK/S stands out as a compact, stainless steel .380 ACP from 1993 with the classic fixed-barrel, simple blowback system and DA/SA trigger. It features the PPK/S configuration developed to meet 1968 GCA import criteria, and it includes a factory test target dated 1/8/1993 that matches the pistol's serial number.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape overall. There are some minor scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- One 7-round Walther factory single-stack steel magazine with finger-rest base marked 'WALTHER cal. 9mm kurz'
- Black two-piece plastic pistol case; lid separated from bottom (broken)
- Walther PPK/PPK/S instruction & safety manual
- Walther/Interarms factory test target dated 1/8/1993 matching the pistol's serial number
- Plastic cleaning rod with loop handle
This PPK/S is a U.S.-made, Interarms-marked example chambered in .380 ACP with a nominal 3.3-inch fixed barrel. It uses simple blowback operation with a DA/SA trigger and a 7+1 capacity, pairing the PP frame with a PPK upper to meet 1968 GCA import requirements.
The stainless steel slide and frame provide a durable, corrosion-resistant build. Controls include a left-side button magazine release and an exposed ring-type spur hammer. The slide-mounted safety/decocker incorporates a red fire dot indicator for clear status at a glance.
Sighting is straightforward with fixed iron sights: a front fixed ramp with orange inlay and a rear fixed square-notch with orange inlay. The slide carries vertical rear serrations for purchase and anti-glare top serrations to cut reflections.
Factory markings include "WALTHER MADE IN USA, UNDER LICENSE OF Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do. Modell PPK/S Cal. 9mm kurz/.380ACP." and "INTERARMS ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA." Origin is the United States, with production in the 1990s and a verified manufacture year of 1993.
The included factory test target dated 1/8/1993 matches the pistol's serial number. Note that the provided black plastic case is broken, and the top has separated from the bottom.