Walther PPK

[Stugotz]

Anyone have knowledge of early, pre-war (Zella-Mehlis) PPK models having been made with alloy or aluminum frames?

I know Walther made the post-war “PPK/L” (for lightweight) and have found references to some early PP models having
lightweight frames, just not the PPK yet.

Thank you

 

[Schlegel]

Yes, there were some. In 32 only, no 380s. They now command quite a premium.

 

[sgt127]

The Germans called it "Dural".
They are pretty rare. Add $500+ to a steel version of the same vintage and quality.

 

[Stugotz]

Many thanks!

You've given me new directions to try to pin-down some
further info on an elusive (for me) one.

 

[Ron James]

Dural = an alloy of aluminum plus magnesium, proper name " Duralumin ". Last war time PPK in Dural was made in 1943, serial number 433521A.

 

[Stugotz]

Interesting ...

The one in question here is a pre-war Zella-Mehlis marked, and has a serial number in the 80xxxx range.

 

[Sour Kraut]

First use Dural S # 802200...

 

[Sour Kraut]

They weren't really Pre-war....1942-43