Walther P1 9mm - West German Bundeswehr Issue, Reinforced Frame, 4.9 in Barrel (1976)
This West German Walther P1 is a Bundeswehr-issue, reinforced-frame variant marked with the "Bw" property stamp and built in the 1970s. Notable features include the transverse hex crossbolt reinforcement, a slide date of 5/75, and matching assembly digits on the slide and frame. It retains classic P1 characteristics with DA/SA operation, a 4.9 in barrel, and 8+1 single-stack capacity, and is import-marked by PW ARMS REDMOND, WA.
This 5/75 BW West German Walther P1 stands out for its military acceptance marks, clear Walther banner and "P1 Kal 9mm" slide markings, and the reinforced alloy frame intended for service durability. It is a clean, straightforward example of a late-service P1 with identifiable Bundeswehr provenance.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This example is in good to very good shape for its age. There is blemishing and minor scuffing throughout. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- 1x 8-round single-stack steel magazine with witness holes (P1/P38 pattern)
Built in West Germany and marked "GERMANY," this P1 is a Bundeswehr issue with the "Bw" property/acceptance mark and the star-in-diamond proof. The slide is date-stamped 5/75, and the slide and frame share matching assembly digits "124." The pistol also carries the importer mark "PW ARMS REDMOND, WA."
This reinforced-frame P1 features the transverse hex crossbolt that strengthens the aluminum alloy frame. The design keeps the classic P1 profile with its open-top slide and external extractor. Controls include a slide-mounted safety/decocker, and the pistol uses Walther’s locking block system.
Barrel length is 4.9 inches, and the single-stack magazine provides an 8+1 capacity in 9mm Luger. Sighting is straightforward and service-focused: a protected blade front sight stamped "3" and a fixed rear notch integral to the slide. The frame retains a lanyard loop at the heel.
Ergonomics and handling are consistent with a full-size service sidearm. It wears two-piece black checkered grip panels, and its steel barrel paired with the alloy frame reflects the period’s approach to balancing durability and weight. Year of manufacture is listed as 1976, aligning with its 1970s West German service era.