1303 EXPERIMENTAL 10-SHOT WALTHER MODEL PP SEMI-

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[?]Live Online Auction Starts In 2025 Oct 30 @ 10:00 (UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT)
Category Firearms & Military
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Start Price 6,000.00 USD
Estimated at 12,000.00 - 18,000.00 USD
AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Cal. 7.65mm. S# 944333. Bbl. 3 7/8".A unique variation of the iconic Walther Model PP, utilizing an extended length frame and mag. with a 10-rd. capacity. Very little is known about this variation, but it is believed that Walther took existing standard length PP frames and lengthened them via the welding of a flared butt section and the addition of lengthened grips. A total of 2 extended capacity Walther PPs are known, with one example believed to have been captured at the Walther factory by a USGI. A similar example is described on page 129 and pictured on page 130 of "Walther Volume III" by James L. Rankin. This example is marked with the Walther banner, followed by standard Walther markings denoting mfg. information, as well as the model and cal. designations on the left side of the slide. Right side of the frame, slide, and bbl. exhibit a Crown/N commercial nitro proof. Metal components exhibit a reapplied blue finish overall. Chamber area has been repolished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece reproduction checkered wood grips, with the left panel featuring a thumbrest. Rear grip strap is not checkered, as is found on two other noted examples. Slide features a grooved matte rib, with a fixed blade front sight and dovetailed U-notch rear sight. Slide matches the frame via "333", which is etched on the interior, parallel to the ejection port. MAGS: 1 polished in-the-white 10-rd. mag. with 9 transverse indicator holes. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their reapplied finish, exhibiting a splotchy blue finish, with scattered spots of light pitting beneath the finish on the slide. Safety lever retains fair amounts of original nitre bluing. Frame shows a large areas of discoloration on the heel, with some spots of porosity around the area where the extension was added beneath the grips. Bore is bright, exhibiting consistent light pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Proper manual mechanics. Reproduction grips show a few superficial marks from handling and storage, but are otherwise very good to excellent. (25-3545). CURIO. $12,000-18,000