GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
HISTORIC NSDAP ENGRAVED CASED PRESENTATION WALTHER PPK PISTOL. WALTHER PPK 210985K 32 MODERN; C&R Cal. 32. 3.3" bbl. Exquisitely engraved in the Germanic oak leaf and acorn motif. Executed to the highest degree of ability and detail with gold-plated finish overall with 1-pc mottled brown Walther grips with matching engraved and gold-plated escutcheons. A presentation plaque has been precisely inletted and pinned into the grips. The presentation is to "OTTO MARRENBACH zum 27 July 1942 H. Simon". Otto Marrenbach born July 27 1899, had worked in the Steel Industry in upper management positions from 1921-1928. From 19296-1933, he was the director of the National/Socialistic daily newspaper. He joined the NSDAP in 1928, member no. 100 361. From 1933-1936, he worked as the manager of the NSDAP Employment Branch and German Work Front. This presentation pistol was presented by Heinrich Simon who became the assistant to the Reichsinspektor of the NSDAP in 1932 and later a member of the Reichstag. This historic presentation Walther is housed in its red Walther factory presentation box containing three Geco marked functioning cartridges and 1-pc wiping rod. Rarely is the opportunity to acquire a factory engraved gold-finished presentation Walther to a senior member of the NSDAP. CONDITION: Very fine condition, with slight thinning of gold finish on left side of slide and leading edges of rear grip strap, magazine base and high points of sights. Front of trigger has finish loss from handling, however, breechface retains most gold finish. It is doubtful this firearm was ever used very much and that most wear is from handling this elegant presentation. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanics are crisp. Case has slight exterior distress. Interior lining is slightly soiled from age and bottom has indiscernible inscription. 52700-6 TDW (25,000-35,000)