Schlitz 45
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Stopped in LGS last Saturday to see if they had anything interesting & spied an old Walther in the used gun case. Sales guy was clueless, other than the grips, no caliber or manufacturer stamped on the gun, only PP 7.65mm stamped on the magazine. I spotted the waffen stamps & price seemed low from what I know so brought it home along with a trashed out holster with a spare mag in it & a way to big pistol case that it came with.
A little research once home I found it's a "plain slide" Walther PP made in the spring of 1945 very near the end of the war.
I've never sought out nazi arms, I just wanted a PP in 32auto, but find the history interesting. I don't believe the gun was ever issued or shot much, the bore is bright & shiny
I was directed to this info from a gentleman at another forum regarding the seizing of the Walther factory in April of '45
https://www.rockislandauction.com/riac-blog/walther-pp-pattons-twin
Had some grips I bought for the Mrs PPK/S that didn't fit that I dug out & put on it. looks less military & doesn't hurt collector value.
Checking recent sales of similar guns I did good, the magazines alone are going for $200 & up right now.
A little research once home I found it's a "plain slide" Walther PP made in the spring of 1945 very near the end of the war.
I've never sought out nazi arms, I just wanted a PP in 32auto, but find the history interesting. I don't believe the gun was ever issued or shot much, the bore is bright & shiny
I was directed to this info from a gentleman at another forum regarding the seizing of the Walther factory in April of '45
https://www.rockislandauction.com/riac-blog/walther-pp-pattons-twin
Had some grips I bought for the Mrs PPK/S that didn't fit that I dug out & put on it. looks less military & doesn't hurt collector value.
Checking recent sales of similar guns I did good, the magazines alone are going for $200 & up right now.
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