goosegunner
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I am thinking about buying a old Walther PPK in 7,65.
What errors, demages etc. is smart to look for?
What errors, demages etc. is smart to look for?
walther ppk
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They are fairly simple little handguns so there's not much to damage that isn't immediately apparent. One thing I have noticed is that the hammerblock is sometimes lost by careless disassembly. It sits in the frame just forward of the hammer, you should consult a good diagram to figure out which model of the PPK you are examining, and where the block should be. This is especially important if you want to carry the gun for self-defense.
A simple test for this is to see if the hammer can be pushed all the way forward if the trigger is not all the way back.
Otherwise, if it's in generally good shape all you may need is a spring service pack from Wolff Gunsprings, and it's as good as new.
If the gun is fairly old, you might want to consider new grips - old plastic is prone to splitting.
Parts and magazines are available from a number of sources.
I've carried one for three years now. It's light, comfortable and easy to conceal. Mine was made in 1921 and except for some pitting on the slide, still looks new. I've never had a feed or ejection problem with it and I've found it to be quite accurate. For carry purposes I use the imported Fiocchi hollow points. I've tested these on deer carcasses and they do the job quite well. Fiocchi also makes a hardball load if HPs are prohibited in your area.
A simple test for this is to see if the hammer can be pushed all the way forward if the trigger is not all the way back.
Otherwise, if it's in generally good shape all you may need is a spring service pack from Wolff Gunsprings, and it's as good as new.
If the gun is fairly old, you might want to consider new grips - old plastic is prone to splitting.
Parts and magazines are available from a number of sources.
I've carried one for three years now. It's light, comfortable and easy to conceal. Mine was made in 1921 and except for some pitting on the slide, still looks new. I've never had a feed or ejection problem with it and I've found it to be quite accurate. For carry purposes I use the imported Fiocchi hollow points. I've tested these on deer carcasses and they do the job quite well. Fiocchi also makes a hardball load if HPs are prohibited in your area.
coltjeeper
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1921??
Are you sure, or is that a misprint? The PPK wasn't introduced until 1931.
Are you sure, or is that a misprint? The PPK wasn't introduced until 1931.
Dfariswheel
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According to an interview a few years ago in a German sporting magazine with a member of the Walther family, the PPK and PP were actually introduced in the same year--1929. This goes against the common belief that it was introduced in 1931.
To answer the original question:
In addition to the above advise, check the frame for cracks just in front of the barrel in the recoil shoulder area, and check the safety shaft for cracks. Check the firing pin for broken or chipped locking areas. Check the recoil area of the trigger guard for battering or cracks.
To answer the original question:
In addition to the above advise, check the frame for cracks just in front of the barrel in the recoil shoulder area, and check the safety shaft for cracks. Check the firing pin for broken or chipped locking areas. Check the recoil area of the trigger guard for battering or cracks.