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PPK values? 1968 pics added
5/11/2011 10:00:27 PM
I recent acquired a PPK that is an imported gun with box and manual, it has I would say 80% finish. Just wondering what the value might be.
5/26/2011 1:41:58 AM
I guess what I am really asking is... Would you carry this? or collect this?
I like having guns that I don't mind taking out and shooting and don't really have to worry about them losing value, but this is one of the oldest guns I own now.
I like having guns that I don't mind taking out and shooting and don't really have to worry about them losing value, but this is one of the oldest guns I own now.
5/26/2011 9:13:22 PM
to me it be a shooter that I would take care of
not carry but shoot... and it would loose its value
not carry but shoot... and it would loose its value
6/19/2011 6:05:01 PM
Shame about the mottled finish on the left side, that hurts value to a collector signifigantly.
I would call it a $500 gun, only because an original such as that one without the mottled blueing with the box would be double that price.
Don't be afraid to hurt value by shooting it, might hurt your hand though. My .380 PPK stings my hand when I shoot it.
I would call it a $500 gun, only because an original such as that one without the mottled blueing with the box would be double that price.
Don't be afraid to hurt value by shooting it, might hurt your hand though. My .380 PPK stings my hand when I shoot it.
8/5/2011 10:32:39 AM
That is one nice pistol, and I have been impressed with how accurate and handy my PPK is. I think I'd carry it if you need a carry pistol in that caliber. I have found mine completely dependable and a far cry from the modern PPK POS that Smith and Wesson makes.
If .380 isn't your cup of tea, keep it as is as trade goods.
If .380 isn't your cup of tea, keep it as is as trade goods.
8/6/2011 10:52:47 AM
Can I see a better pic of the markings on the left side of the slide??
8/6/2011 9:39:27 PM
Originally Posted By Milo5:
Can I see a better pic of the markings on the left side of the slide??
Can I see a better pic of the markings on the left side of the slide??
I will take a better picture of that side tomorrow. Went to do it tonight but the camera was dead.
8/9/2011 9:43:46 PM
That seems the best I can do for now.
8/12/2011 10:43:09 AM
From what I can see, it appears to be a Manurhin produced and Walther/German assembled version.
Lanyard ring means a likely Police issue handgun.
Box and manual, one magazine––-$500 maybe $550 retail.
Lanyard ring means a likely Police issue handgun.
Box and manual, one magazine––-$500 maybe $550 retail.
8/12/2011 11:00:43 AM
Why don't you get it reblued and keep it ?
8/12/2011 8:34:42 PM
Originally Posted By SandWMandP15Tee:
Why don't you get it reblued and keep it ?
Why don't you get it reblued and keep it ?
Reblue would not alter the value of the firearm up or down and the owner would have the cost of the reblue which would not be recovered by selling the firearm.
The rust scaling and pitting on the slide indicates a pistol that was left in a leather holster for extended periods of time and not properly oiled, very common problem with European police issue handguns.
I would like to see a more detailed picture of that right side grip panel now.
I am thinking this gun may have been a Danish issued weapon.
The Swedes, Germans and Austrians generally used and issued these guns in .32 acp.
If we can narrow down who actually issued the gun, it may add some value.
8/12/2011 8:54:57 PM
I will get to work on better pics.
8/12/2011 11:34:37 PM
8/13/2011 12:44:54 AM
Originally Posted By Milo5:
Reblue would not alter the value of the firearm up or down and the owner would have the cost of the reblue which would not be recovered by selling the firearm.
The rust scaling and pitting on the slide indicates a pistol that was left in a leather holster for extended periods of time and not properly oiled, very common problem with European police issue handguns.
I would like to see a more detailed picture of that right side grip panel now.
I am thinking this gun may have been a Danish issued weapon.
The Swedes, Germans and Austrians generally used and issued these guns in .32 acp.
If we can narrow down who actually issued the gun, it may add some value.
Originally Posted By SandWMandP15Tee:
Why don't you get it reblued and keep it ?
Why don't you get it reblued and keep it ?
Reblue would not alter the value of the firearm up or down and the owner would have the cost of the reblue which would not be recovered by selling the firearm.
The rust scaling and pitting on the slide indicates a pistol that was left in a leather holster for extended periods of time and not properly oiled, very common problem with European police issue handguns.
I would like to see a more detailed picture of that right side grip panel now.
I am thinking this gun may have been a Danish issued weapon.
The Swedes, Germans and Austrians generally used and issued these guns in .32 acp.
If we can narrow down who actually issued the gun, it may add some value.
The previous owner was a police officer, and might of carried it as his backup, along with the Beretta .25 that I have too.
8/13/2011 11:18:49 AM
The cop likely carried it as an off duty gun and that little Beretta as his back up.
The grips are early Interarms logo which are interesting.
Cop history, if you can get a notarized letter to that effect from the previous owner, I'm going to say $600 retail, no more and refinishing the gun won't add any value.
The grips are early Interarms logo which are interesting.
Cop history, if you can get a notarized letter to that effect from the previous owner, I'm going to say $600 retail, no more and refinishing the gun won't add any value.
