Trying To Find Information On This Walther

[johnny blaze]

I am trying to find some information on this Walther. I am including an attachment (hopefully).
I went through the latest Gun Value book, but cannot find anything with this manufacturer. According to the stamping, it was made by WaffenFabrik, and they are not mentioned as one of the manufacturers. It is marked with the "Crown - N", which I believe puts it at pre 1940. It is in 32 caliber. It has the magazine release at the bottom.
Serial is 1227##. I have owned this pistol for over 20 years.
I am trying to find out any information that I can on this pistol, and approximate value.
Thank you.

 

[Retro]

This is a Walther Model 7 in 6.35 mm auto. It is a popular among staff officer in the German army but not procured by the military. A rare find.

more info here:

http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Quarters/2188/mod4-7.html

 

[johnny blaze]

Wow, it is older and more rare than I thought it was. That is a good site for information.
Thanks alot.

 

[Old Fuff]

Johnny:

If that pistol is in .32 caliber (7.65mm) rather then .25 caliber (6.35mm) it's a Walther Model 4. Has a magazine capacity of 8 rounds. It was intended for the police and military market, and a popular staff officer's sidearm during the First World War. It remained in production until 1929 when the model PP replaced it. Not rare, but uncommon in the United States.

 

[aaronrkelly]

LOTS of info on the older Walthers at the below page:

http://www.gunsworld.com/walther/walther_us.html

I agree its got to be a Model 4 - not Model 7.

The next Walther pistol, the Model 4, was introduced concurrently with the Model 3, in 1910. It too was a blowback operated pistol chambered for the 7.65mm Browning. It was larger than the earlier models, being of the size for which a holster might be deemed necessary, but the longer grips and barrel improved the pistol's handling and pointing characteristics. The Model 4 was the first Walther pistol to achieve notable
commercial success, and many were used by police agencies as well as the German military during World War One. The pistol has an elongated barrel bushing which serves the same purpose as that on the earlier pistols, but in addition, also carries the front sight. Model 4's were manufactured between 1910 and 1918. The Model 4 was 6" long and weighed about 18.5 ounces. Magazine capacity was eight rounds.