Originally posted by Ray:
...Is the age of the gun an asset or a deterence to purchasing it, if I plan on using it, even if at all?
It depends on the make/model and manufacturer of the firearm. If it was properly cleaned after it's last firing, kept oiled and in a dry place, it should be in excellent shape (this goes for most any gun). Walther is about as far from a "Saturday Night Special" manufacturer as there is, so it should operate as well as the day it came off the shelf.
I'm sure I'm preaching to the choir here, but break it down and check for any pitting or rust. A gun may look just fine on the outside, but older autos seem to have the recoil spring and/or guide rod rust a touch on them before any other part (lower-quality steel is typically the culprit, in addition to folks keeping the gun sitting on a carpet which just traps moisture). These are almost always easily replaced (spring) or refinished (guide rod).
Duty cycle is more important than age for the most part, but since less than a box of shells has been run through the gun, I would say it's not even broken in yet...
Having shot a few PPKs in my day, I'd say it's a steal at $300, especially in the condition you are describing.
JaTo
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