Since these are seldom seen, I thought I'd share.
It won't win any condition contests with pitting, finish loss and cracks in the grips. But the Walther PPK is an authentic Nazi Party Official sidearm (NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, translated: National Socialist German Workers' Party) which is not commonly encountered.
Correct serial number range of 820,000 to 845,000 and Crown/N markings for the 1934-5 RZM production run, with the proper serial etching inside the slide, and ninety degree safety. The holster once sported a shoulder harness, but the straps are long lost. The holster's original purpose is unknown. Even though it fits the PPK exactly, I can find no other examples at this time.
Acquired directly from the U.S Army Veteran's son, who's potential heirs had no interest in the pistol.
Some pics, and thanks for looking.
Here is a link to the development and purpose of the RZM, or Reichs Zeug Meisterei.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reichszeugmeisterei
Basically, it was a party ministry which defined uniformity standards and quality control details. As it applies to the pistol, Walther assigned a specific production block of serial numbers (roughly) 820000 - 845000 when the standard was established in 1934, and built the guns into 1935. A few specimens have also been observed and verified above the serial range.
A more commonly seen representation of the RZM Logo is found on the SA (Brown Shirts) Dagger.
A relative few Walther PP examples from 1941 and 1942 are also noted with the RZM logo on the slide.
The 1935 guns were not military contract, and were offered for sale to Nazi party officials. Some will be noted with a rare grip variation where the Walther banner is replaced with the Eagle/Swastika, and are referred to as Party Leader.
It won't win any condition contests with pitting, finish loss and cracks in the grips. But the Walther PPK is an authentic Nazi Party Official sidearm (NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, translated: National Socialist German Workers' Party) which is not commonly encountered.
Correct serial number range of 820,000 to 845,000 and Crown/N markings for the 1934-5 RZM production run, with the proper serial etching inside the slide, and ninety degree safety. The holster once sported a shoulder harness, but the straps are long lost. The holster's original purpose is unknown. Even though it fits the PPK exactly, I can find no other examples at this time.
Acquired directly from the U.S Army Veteran's son, who's potential heirs had no interest in the pistol.
Some pics, and thanks for looking.
Here is a link to the development and purpose of the RZM, or Reichs Zeug Meisterei.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reichszeugmeisterei
Basically, it was a party ministry which defined uniformity standards and quality control details. As it applies to the pistol, Walther assigned a specific production block of serial numbers (roughly) 820000 - 845000 when the standard was established in 1934, and built the guns into 1935. A few specimens have also been observed and verified above the serial range.
A more commonly seen representation of the RZM Logo is found on the SA (Brown Shirts) Dagger.
A relative few Walther PP examples from 1941 and 1942 are also noted with the RZM logo on the slide.
The 1935 guns were not military contract, and were offered for sale to Nazi party officials. Some will be noted with a rare grip variation where the Walther banner is replaced with the Eagle/Swastika, and are referred to as Party Leader.
