First off, I would like to thank the regular contributors of this forum for their expertise with these firearms and their willingness to share it with the like of those of us who know relatively little. I am researching this pistol for a friend whose father is in poor health and looking to sell off part of his extensive militaria collection (So, be warned I may have lots of questions about other pieces too).
Next, the Walther PP in question. Through this forum and a couple other resources, I have determined that this appears to be a PP whose serial # puts it in the 1940 mfg. range. I *think* it is a V4, according to the list Matt has pinned.
Here's the rub...it is a 160xxxP serial number, but it has the "Eagle/N" proof mark on both the bolt and the slide, right below the ejection port. It also has an Eagle (no "N") mark forward on the slide, right side, near the muzzle. To add additional mud to the proverbial waters, the name "Otto Breiter" is engraved where the serial # would typically be on the right side of the slide and there is a small oval forward of the name which has been machined for some reason.
Any clarification about this piece, including a fair value, would be greatly appreciated. From what my friend has passed on to me from his dad is that this piece has been in his collection for a few decades (although he couldn't recall how many since he bought it). The magazine has no plastic base on it, just the metal floorplate on the one mag it came with and no serial number stamped onto it (there is only a "0" on the back). It also has what appears to be a period holster with it, but there is no noticeable stamp of any kind I have found.
I will attempt to attach some photos for you to help explain what I'm looking at. Thanks in advance for any clarification anyone can offer. I'd hate to screw his dad by selling this piece for much less than it is worth just because I am ignorant about it.
Next, the Walther PP in question. Through this forum and a couple other resources, I have determined that this appears to be a PP whose serial # puts it in the 1940 mfg. range. I *think* it is a V4, according to the list Matt has pinned.
Here's the rub...it is a 160xxxP serial number, but it has the "Eagle/N" proof mark on both the bolt and the slide, right below the ejection port. It also has an Eagle (no "N") mark forward on the slide, right side, near the muzzle. To add additional mud to the proverbial waters, the name "Otto Breiter" is engraved where the serial # would typically be on the right side of the slide and there is a small oval forward of the name which has been machined for some reason.
Any clarification about this piece, including a fair value, would be greatly appreciated. From what my friend has passed on to me from his dad is that this piece has been in his collection for a few decades (although he couldn't recall how many since he bought it). The magazine has no plastic base on it, just the metal floorplate on the one mag it came with and no serial number stamped onto it (there is only a "0" on the back). It also has what appears to be a period holster with it, but there is no noticeable stamp of any kind I have found.
I will attempt to attach some photos for you to help explain what I'm looking at. Thanks in advance for any clarification anyone can offer. I'd hate to screw his dad by selling this piece for much less than it is worth just because I am ignorant about it.
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