[Spartacus38]

I would appreciate some help.I just purchased a Walther PPK in 96%.
The serial number is 187594W.Does anybody have any idea why the W?
Thank you,
Bob

 

[Marschall]

Hello,
so far there is no beleivable conclusion. All we do know for certain is that in this SN range Walther switched to "W" and later back to "K" again.
Dieter.

 

[Pancho]

Some say W is for wehrmacht, but I haven't found anything to support it.
Here's mine:
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[Spartacus38]

Thank you Dieter and Pancho for your replies.Whittington Vol 2
page 301 shows the serial number range to be from 185000 to 196000
with an estimated production of 2300.Dieter do you know how many are
recorded?I feel it must have been a pretty important order for Walther to change from the K to W suffix especially if the W was
interspaced within the K production.
Maybe someday something will be discovered to give us the answer.

 

[Marschall]

Hello,
I have 32 of those in my database. How many have survived all together I cannot even guess!
Dieter.

 

[taudelt]

Mine is 188349 W.

 

[Tom Whiteman]

I have one: 186241 W

 

[Pancho]

Allright, men, I don't mean for anyone to get sentimental or weepy, but...
What a good thing, this forum is.
In this, a typical posting,
we share serial numbers and info.
on a rare piece. Info that would
otherwise be very difficult to find.
You meet a nice bunch of folks
in pistol collecting.
Pancho
PS. Does anyone have a hanky?