Thiokol, I had never heard of that before, although it would make sense. Afterall, the same type of scenario occured post 1989 with the Styer AUG and SIG 551 rifles.
It would be of interest to know what these "Police Only" PPK's were marked like and if they had any importer markings.
The pistol in question purpotedly was purchased in Europe by an employee of the US Foreign service for his personal use. When he retired he brought the pistol back to the States with him. There are no importer markings on it.
The only place on the pistol that states it is made in Germany is on the bottom of one of the grip panels (unlike the pre-68 pistols, which have this "engraved" on the left side of the frame, or under the Walther banner). It is definitely of German (yeah, I know made in France, assembled in Germany) origin though, as it is marked Ulm/Do. and has the appropriate proof markings.
The pistol has been in my possesion for the past several years, and I'm thinking of selling it. Hence, my enquiry.
As collectors seem to place a premium (at least dealers do when they are selling them) on "less commonly" marked pistols (e.g. the Persian contracts), I'm trying to figure out a fair price (to me and any potential buyer) to ask for it.
Maybe my term of "Unique" was a little loose. Perhaps "Odd" would have been more appropriate.