I am looking at purchasing a (I think to be) fairly valuable Walther PPK 9mm.

I own a PPK/S, as it stands, and like the feel of it. the PPK in question is (at least) 20 years old. To be purchased from a woman whose husband got it for her before he died. The gun has had, from what she says (no preliminary examinations have been done, yet) less than 10 rounds through it, ever. It is in fairly good condition, with very few, if any, scratches or knicks. The hammer and slide work smoothly, and the gun comes with 2 extra clips (15 rounds each.)


I've been doing some VERY brief research on the Walther PPK in "that" era (don't know which, exactly) and the options I had were a WWII govm't issue, a WWII era NON-government issue, or a post WWII non, as well. Either show to be worth a considerable amount, IF NEW.

Here's where you guys come in: I'm not a gun collector. I want it to USE IT, but not OFTEN. Is the age of the gun an asset or a deterence to purchasing it, if I plan on using it, even if at all?

She is selling it for "around $300.00, but we can certainly work something a little less if need-be". What do you guys say? Anything known about this model from this era (whatever era it may be) Reasons to shun from this purchase? others to look at for this price?



Cliff's Notes:
20 yr old (at least) Walther PPK in almost new condition (<10 rounds, ever) for sale.. $300.00 I plan on using it, but not often.. any reason to skip this deal?



Thanks, all.

Ray

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