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Balogh · 02-19-2012, 09:54 AM

Dear all. It seems that this classic .32 PP by Manurhin will still be a virgin next year when celebrating its 50th anniversary. I couldn't resist to take it home with me because I had to satisfy the obsession that is typical for the disease discussed in this forum. Too bad that my health insurance company wouln't bear the cost for my shopping therapy. It's a control of symptoms only although it's very useful doubtlessly.

Glenn-SC · 02-19-2012, 10:40 AM

Beautiful gun!

Congratulations.

gene 1 · 02-19-2012, 11:10 AM

balogh, Beautiful, the nicest gun that has been shown here yet. Did it come from Switzerland?

UniversalExports · 02-19-2012, 11:10 AM

Wow. Just, Wow.

searcher451 · 02-19-2012, 11:39 AM

I've alwys been struck by the quality of the finish on the Manurhin pistols, for whatever reason. They just exude class and craftsmanship. That's a great find, Balogh. Thanks for sharing your good fortune with us.

Balogh · 02-19-2012, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gene 1

balogh, Beautiful, the nicest gun that has been shown here yet. Did it come from Switzerland?

Gene, I suppose this gun had been in Switzerland for many years and probably since the day of the first sale because it belonged to a collector who had another Manurhin PP with a serial number just 16 numbers away. The other PP pistol can be seen here: http://www.waffenboerse.ch/walther-p...65-kurz-3.html. It's as good as new too but someone else is the lucky new owner.

Interesting is the fact that the test target is in German Language, has the Walther logo, and the date is stamped the German way. The French would have rather written "3 oct. 1963" or "3 OCT 1963" instead. That makes me believe that this gun has been test fired in Germany.

jujonte · 02-19-2012, 02:36 PM

Balogh,
What a striking Manurhin.....an excellent addition to any collection. I'm sure you will give it tender loving care. I agree with Searcher, the early Manurhin's especially with the brown grips are beautiful guns, more like works of art IMO.
Speaking of your addiction, you do not suffer alone. I think it is spread throughout the Forum. There is no known cure and no Walthers Anonymous to help us. I for one am enjoying the illness....

~J

wppkspy · 02-19-2012, 02:45 PM

Wow. That is gorgeous.

Conman37 · 02-19-2012, 03:06 PM

O M G!

Too neat to comment on............CONGRATS....

McCall · 02-19-2012, 03:27 PM

Add another "WOW" to the list! So, when you going to shoot it? .... Just kidding.

02-19-2012, 09:54 AM	#1
Balogh Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Switzerland Posts: 117	The addiction flares up again Dear all. It seems that this classic .32 PP by Manurhin will still be a virgin next year when celebrating its 50th anniversary. I couldn't resist to take it home with me because I had to satisfy the obsession that is typical for the disease discussed in this forum. Too bad that my health insurance company wouln't bear the cost for my shopping therapy. It's a control of symptoms only although it's very useful doubtlessly. Share Share this post on Digg Twitter Share on Facebook Reddit!

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Glenn-SC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 282	Beautiful gun! Congratulations. Share Share this post on Digg Twitter Share on Facebook Reddit!

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searcher451 Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 11,443	I've alwys been struck by the quality of the finish on the Manurhin pistols, for whatever reason. They just exude class and craftsmanship. That's a great find, Balogh. Thanks for sharing your good fortune with us. Share Share this post on Digg Twitter Share on Facebook Reddit! __________________ Searcher 451 Μολὼν λαβέ http://www.amazon.com/Misery-Ridge-B...7278543&sr=1-8

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02-19-2012, 02:36 PM	#7
jujonte Supporting Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky Posts: 643	Balogh, What a striking Manurhin.....an excellent addition to any collection. I'm sure you will give it tender loving care. I agree with Searcher, the early Manurhin's especially with the brown grips are beautiful guns, more like works of art IMO. Speaking of your addiction, you do not suffer alone. I think it is spread throughout the Forum. There is no known cure and no Walthers Anonymous to help us. I for one am enjoying the illness.... ~J Share Share this post on Digg Twitter Share on Facebook Reddit! __________________ "Five to one baby, one in five, no one here gets out alive" ~ Jim M. - NRA Endowment Member Arizona State Rifle & Pistol Assoc.

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wppkspy Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 11	Wow. That is gorgeous. Share Share this post on Digg Twitter Share on Facebook Reddit!

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Conman37 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Eastern Iowa Posts: 137	O M G! Too neat to comment on............CONGRATS.... Share Share this post on Digg Twitter Share on Facebook Reddit!

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McCall Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 18	Add another "WOW" to the list! So, when you going to shoot it? .... Just kidding. Share Share this post on Digg Twitter Share on Facebook Reddit!

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