[lunde]

I snagged a NIB 75th Anniversary Walther PPK (blued, chambered in .380 Auto, and made by Smith & Wesson) last month for a mere $500. It is #1382 of 1500 made. I took photos of it this past Sunday, showing some details of the engraving and gold lettering:

 

[uncut]

Another steal.... great Buy...
and a nice looking PPK ... much nicer than some other S&W PPK's
are you going to shoot it ??

 

[OM44]

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Looking at your photo, I must say you look like "DATA," or
Brent Spiner!

Good job finding the PPK/S for that price!

I hope it shoots well for you. My PPK/S-1 took over 800 rounds
before it settled down and became reliable enough for me to
carry it on a daily basis. However, mine is in stainless steel.
Your blued gun shouldn't take that many rounds to break in.
Enjoy!

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[MLB]

Very nice photography Ken. You really captured the detail in the engraving. I really like the wood grips. Looks nice with the bluing.

 

[uncut]

It sure looks like as the craftsmanship on the S&W is not as good as on the German made ones....
On the last pic, look at the mag release button.....non the less it is such a good looking PPK

 

[RickJZ]

nice looking pistol. I just do not think that they should be labeled as an anniversary model, since Walther discontinued production of the PP/PPK in 1999.

 

[mdnitedrftr]

What a gorgeous gun. I dont think I could shoot that. Id have it framed or something. LOL

 

[ShipWreck]

Yes, VERY nice weapon!

 

[Parabellus]

Lunde,

Did I read that correctly? Is that a PPK/S as opposed to the PPK? My wife wants a PPK/S. She really likes the 75th Anniversary edition but I was thinking it was made only in the standard capacity. Thank you for any clarification on how many might have been made.

Happy New Year all,

Russell

 

[lunde]

It is a PPK, not a PPK/S.

 

[Parabellus]

Thank you lunde,

OM44 wrote:
'Good job finding the PPK/S for that price!'

This is what threw me.

Anyway, my dear one will surly be pleased with a new stainless PPK/S when the time comes.

For myself, a WWII PP would be perfect.

Russell

 

[lunde]

Sorry to dig up this old thread, but the photos have been rehosted, and I am unable to edit my posts to change the URLs.

Anyway, here are the photos... ...again:

 

[lunde]

Four more:

 

[lunde]

Last one:

 

[Redrubicon2004]

Wow, nice pictures! Nice gun!

 

[searcher451]

Great photos, Dr. Ken. Thanks for sharing them again.

 

[Glenn-SC]

I saw one yesterday and they were asking for $935!!!!!

You did very well.

 

[Al56]

I must admit I just traded my 75th, Av, PPK 380 the day before yesterday for a Kimber. Not because it was a bad gun but because the ammo is nowhere to be found and the S+W recall included the 75th, PPK's and I didn't want to go through the hassel. So today I saw it out there for $625.00 with only 45 rounds put through it.
Al

 

[M_E_]

Very nice pistol! I was looking for a 75 Ann. of the PP myself.

Speaking of that pistol, anyone know where I could get s set of that pistols engraved grips done in the oak leaf clusters? Those would be awsome on my PP!!

ANyone know, PLEASE POST OR EM me!

Thanks!

 

[searcher451]

Check the Sticky notice in the P99 sub-section, Great Sites for Walther Lovers, and you'll find a number of sites listed for grip-makers. If you take your time and sort through them carefully, you'll doubtless find a grip that catches your eye at a decent price.

Here's just a starter for you:

http://www.grips4u.net/index.php?cPath=31_85

Happy hunting.