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Manhurin PPK s
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Anyone with a rough idea of value of a NIB Manhurin PPK s 22 caliber new in box? Also where and how produced, and any relation to Walther?
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Many German marked Walthers were actually manufactured in France.
I bought a new Manurhin PPK/S (blue steel) in 1986 for $285. It shoots straight and great, has NEVER jammed and I have fired just about every.380 round available, and I wouldn't part with it. I recently bought my wife a brand new Walther PPK/S in stainless. Yeah, I will concede it is still new (100 rounds fired through it) but the Manurhin had a smoother action and trigger out of the box, the Walther shoots a little low to the left, and I used to qualify with the .380 on a police 25 yard range/course.
For Der Gebirgsjager:
I was told at gun shows the same story. France carted off Walther machines, tools, dies, plans, and even technicians and manufactured this pistol in France and that this is the same as a Walther. But, except for an occaisonal used one, I have seen no new ones (mine was imported by Interarms and came with a target showing how it fired).
Are these available and who would we go through to get one?
Thanks!
I just wanted to make sure I wasn't getting a bunch of WWHHOOIIEE.
Back in the 80's I had a Walther PP- 22caliber and let it get away, I won't do it again.
"Currently manufactured by Chapuis Armes beginning in 1998, and located in Saint Bonnet Le Chateau, France. During 1998, Chapuis Armes purchased Manurhin, and new revolvers are currently being manufactured in a new facility located in Saint Bonnet Le Chateau, France, utilizing the origin production machinery. .....Currently available by either contacting the factory directly, or on a special order only basis by ABO Industries located in San Diego, CA"
Athough this mentions revolvers, indications are that the PP, PPK, PPK/S autos are still in production. Sorry--I do not have an address for ABO Industries, but they shouldn't be hard to track down.
Hey thanks for the info. I was pretty certain that story was correct but I like to check the facts first. And I appreciate the info on current production. I am going to download this page, print it, and check into the company out in California. I don't know about anyone else, but mine has been a real gem!