Walther PPK RZM .32 ACP Pre-War German Compact DA/SA, Polished Blue, Crown/N Proofs, 3.3 in Barrel
This pre-war Walther Mod. PPK stands out for its factory-applied RZM cartouche on the left slide, identifying it with NSDAP party procurement from the 1934–1936 period. It is a compact .32 ACP, polished blue, with Crown/N commercial proofs and no Waffenamt acceptance marks observed. The pistol retains its one-piece brown mottled Bakelite wrap-around grip with Walther banner panels and comes with a Walther factory magazine featuring a Bakelite finger-rest baseplate.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape overall. The polished blue surfaces show scattered scratches and blemishes, with small areas of pitting in the finish. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Walther Mod. PPK RZM .32 ACP pistol
- 1x Walther factory 7-round PPK magazine with plain brown Bakelite finger-rest baseplate (no molded Walther banner); Walther banner is stamped on the magazine body near the floorplate
Factory RZM slide marking is the key identifier of this pistol’s procurement history. Combined with Crown/N proofs on the chamber and slide, and the absence of Waffenamt military acceptance marks, this example reflects pre-war commercial production for party use in the mid-1930s.
The configuration is classic PPK: compact steel construction with a polished blue finish, DA/SA blowback, hammer-fired action, and a slide-mounted safety/decocker with red fire dot. The slide features an anti-glare rib and rear vertical serrations, paired with fixed iron sights for a clean, period-correct sight picture.
Dimensions and capacity align with the model’s hallmark concealability and handling: an 83 mm (3.3 in) barrel, approximately 155 mm overall length, and a 7+1 single-column magazine. A lanyard ring is fitted at the rear of the frame.
Original-style details remain prominent, including the one-piece wrap-around brown mottled Bakelite grip with Walther banner panels and right-side screw. The muzzle face is unnumbered, consistent with many commercial PPKs of the era. Included is a Walther factory PPK magazine with a plain brown Bakelite finger-rest baseplate (no molded Walther banner); the Walther banner appears stamped on the magazine body.