From 1978 to 1999, USA Walther PPK/S were manufactured by Ranger Manufacturing in Gadsden Alabama and distributed by Interarms. S prefix serial number, indicates an Interarms, 'Under License of', 'Made in USA' (Ranger Mfg) Stainless PPK/s in.380 edited to update serial numbers. The Walther Pre War PPK RZM was only available between 1934 and 1936, making this PPK pretty rare. The RZM pistols were presented to party leaders throughout Germany during the late 1930’s. This gun has all of the correct pre-war markings including the A crown symbol with the “N” below it. The serial number of my PPK/S is XXXXAAA and it's stamped Walther USA LLC, Springfield Mass. There's no way to be sure, but I think it was made by Smith from left over Interarms parts or was a finished gun, but not stamped, when Interarms ended it's corporate lifetime. I was looking through my guns and found that the Walther PPK I purchased last year in marked RMZ. It is not in the posted RMZ range which I see is 820000 and up. Mine is 80635x with the crown N proofs and otherwise matching parts. Does anyone know of a good source for the serial number ranges.
Prohib
Item #C534Walther Ppk Rzm For Sale
- Licensing Category: Prohib
- Maker: Walther
- Model: PPK
- Caliber/Gauge: 7.65mm
- Description:
SN 806271 is a PPK with RZM markings. This piece shows the crown N proof on the barrel and slide. This pistol falls into the 1st serial blocked noted by Jan Still in Axis pistols at page 259. (803371)-808553) 10 reported. This pistol shows a bright excellent bore, the correct high polish blued finish and the 90 degree safety. This pistol shows some holster wear on the left side of the slide and frame at the muzzle and below the ejection port on the right. Excellent original grips with an indentation on the right side but no loss. A scarcer PPK pistol, the finish rates at 90-95% (Prohib status)