1970 Walther PP .380ACP

idzgydz

I recently purchased this Walther at a show, and I want to see what anyone can tell me about it... history, possible value, manufacturer, assembly location, etc.

idzgydz

Here are a few photos:

badsbsnf81

Interarms import. Made in France; final assembly and proofing in the FRG. It's a shooter. 200 USD or a little more due to the finish and those scratches on the slide.

perry shooter

Hello if that is a BII . put on with electric pencil then most likely it was done in police property room[xx(][V][:(!] along with a lot of wear it would have cut the value in half of one in good condition . I would say $200.00 + or -

idzgydz

Thanks for the input. I was under the impression that guns seized and marked for police evidence got destroyed. Is that the case, or can they legally end up back on the market?

I've seen similar Walthers (1960's-1970's Interarms Imports) in much worse condition (finish wise) selling for $500-$600. Are these guns extremely overpriced?

What should a Walther PP or PPK (Interarms Import) sell for in very good to excellent condition, and what would be considered good to excellent condition?

idzgydz

The marking on the slide is 13-31, and it looks like it was done with a scrath all, and not engraved with an electric pencil. Would this still indicate a possible police evidence marking?

rufe-snow

quote:Originally posted by idzgydz
The marking on the slide is 13-31, and it looks like it was done with a scrath all, and not engraved with an electric pencil. Would this still indicate a possible police evidence marking?



I would check the two large net gun auctions for the actual selling prices(s) of .380 PP Walthers in similar condition. This will give you a ballpark handle on what others consider actual fair market value.

Personally as long as your happy with your purchase, that is all that matters.

mark christian

quote:Originally posted by idzgydz
Thanks for the input. I was under the impression that guns seized and marked for police evidence got destroyed. Is that the case, or can they legally end up back on the market?

I've seen similar Walthers (1960's-1970's Interarms Imports) in much worse condition (finish wise) selling for $500-$600. Are these guns extremely overpriced?

What should a Walther PP or PPK (Interarms Import) sell for in very good to excellent condition, and what would be considered good to excellent condition?


Different agencies have differing polices; some destroy firearms while others sell them to licensed dealers, generally in large lots put out to bid. Your pistol was probably sold in such a lot to a dealer who then resold it. This is perfectly legal. There are so many ex-police PPs on the market that they have driven down the value of commercial Walther PPs. A New in the box example with all of the papers could probably bring $600. Of course your pistol is a long way from being new.

dfletcher

FWIW, I have a like new one including the stocks. Paid $399.00 for it a few years back in CA. I would say the same gun in rougher condition going for the $500.00 or $600.00 is very much overpriced, but keep in mind these guns have been around for a long time and there are many variations that can have greatly differing values. A gun may look nearly the same as yours but be much older and a scarce variety.

yonson

Have acquired 2 fairly decent PP's in the past 3 yrs. & each was in the $350 range, seems to be reasonable for this area (Minnesota), have not seen anything cheaper, but of course you'll always see some listed higher. These were at gun shows, motivated sellers.