If anyone has questions or suggestions, please contact 2000, 2010, 2013 by GermanDaggers. To the best of our knowledge, all the examples shown are original pre-1945 manufacture. The P38 was a further development by the Walther firm to produce a 9mm pistol for the military to replace the Luger. Additional proof and issue marks can be found on most models which increase their rarity. These 9 models illustrate the eveloution of Walther pistol design which culminated in the Walther PP (Polizeipistole) introduced in 1929 and the Walther PPK(Polizeipistole Kriminalmodell) introduced in 1931. When the Model 2 was released in 1914, this pistol became known as the Model 1. In 1910, Walther introduced the 'Deutche Selbstlade Pistole Walther' in 6.35mm. This is one of a series of identification guides for small arms produced by Walther. S prefix serial number, indicates an Interarms, 'Under License of', 'Made in USA' (Ranger Mfg) Stainless PPK/s. 32 the James Bond gun Ask a New Question. With a serial number 381 about 40 years ago. It was one piece chequered Bakelit with Walther-banner, brown: Serial number. From 1978 to 1999, USA Walther PPK/S were manufactured by Ranger Manufacturing in Gadsden Alabama and distributed by Interarms. The Walther PPK Polizei Pistole Kriminal was produced since 1930. Walther Models 1-9, PP, PPK, and P38 Pistol Identification Guide S158845 was test fired on February 18, 1999.
