Walther PP .32 ACP (7.65 mm), West German Ulm 1972 Proof, Blued, DA/SA, 3.9 in Barrel, 7+1
This West German Walther PP is a 1972 Ulm proofed example in .32 ACP (7.65 mm) with a blued steel finish. It features a DA/SA trigger with manual safety/decocker and a loaded chamber indicator, combining classic PP design with hallmark Ulm proof and import marks. Its fixed sights, serrated slide, and ring-style spur hammer round out a well-detailed, collectible configuration.
Proofed at Ulm in 1972 and import-marked by C.A.I. GEORGIA VT, this PP carries the correct factory slide legend and German nitro proofs. The pistol retains its period-correct black checkered grips with Walther banners and includes a factory 7-round magazine with finger-rest floorplate marked for 7,65 mm.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The blued finish shows scattered scratches and small blemishes from prior handling. The checkered black plastic grips display light wear.
What’s Included
- 1 Walther factory 7-round steel magazine with finger-rest floorplate marked 'cal. 7,65 mm'
Built on the classic straight blowback PP platform, this pistol is chambered in .32 ACP (7.65 mm) and uses a DA/SA trigger system. It is equipped with a manual safety/decocker and a loaded chamber indicator, reflecting the model’s well-known control layout.
Originating from West Germany, it bears the Ulm staghorn and eagle/N nitro proofs with a 1972 proof date. The left-side slide legend reads 'Carl Walther Waffenfabrik Ulm/Do. Made in W. Germany Modell PP Cal. 7,65 mm,' and the frame is import-marked 'C.A.I.
GEORGIA VT.'
Sighting is straightforward and durable with a fixed setup: an integral front blade and a drift-adjustable rear notch. The slide features vertical rear serrations for purchase and longitudinal serrations along the top to reduce glare.
The pistol retains its blued steel frame and slide, ring-style spur hammer, and checkered black plastic grips with Walther banner logos. Dimensions include a 3.9 in (98 mm) barrel, 6.7 in overall length, and an approximate weight of 23 oz, with a 7+1 capacity.