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Walther
Model PPK
Walther Pistol PPK .32 Auto Variant-5
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions Width:0.98-in
Length:6.1-in Height:3.9-in
Barrel:3.25-in Weight:19.9-oz
Variant 5 of 5
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (71 grain bullet)61415
  • Recoil Factor (71 grain bullet)1.3 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity8 rounds
  • ConcealabilityGood
  • Defense Factor50%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Produced:1930 - Disc.
Caliber:.32 Auto
Action:blowback operated semi-auto
Trigger:double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:slide mounted decock lever
Magazine:7-round
Frame:blued finish steel
Grip:brown plastic
Sights:fixed blade and notch
Notes:Pre-war variant
Manufacturer
Carl Walther GmbH
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Gun Value
MSRP:No DataUsed Est:$1,750.00
Last Update:7/19/2023
About the Gun

The PPK is a compact version of the Walther PP. The history of the post-war PPK is similar to that of the PP. Licensed to Manurhin during the post-war ban, it was made in France until 1964. Point based restrictions introduced by the US Gun Control Act (GCA) of 1968 required imported pistols to have a certain height, length and weight specifications, halting the importation of the PPK. Walther introduced the PPK/S variant that met GCA requirements, allowing importation to continue. Ultimately, the problem resolved by licensing the actual production of the PPK to manufacturers in the US, avoiding the DCA point problem altogether. PPK/S production stopped in Germany when production began in the US.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .32 Automatic
Alias: 7.65 mm Browning
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:71 grains
MV:865 ft/sec ME:118 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

Initially introduced in Europe, this semi-rimmed centerfire cartridge came to the United States when Colt introduced its 'Pocket Model' semiautomatic pistol. Like the .25 ACP, the .32 ACP is considered by many as too weak to be an effective self-defense round. But it has been an extremely popular caliber, notably by the fact that practically all minor and major manufacturers of autoloading handguns in the world have built millions of small pocket autoloaders in .32 Auto.

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