In 1939, for his 50th birthday, Hitler had been given an ornate Walther PP, a presentation version of the police model, by Carl Walther himself–that pistol was found in Hitler’s apartment after the war. Nickel-finished with gold overlays and ivory handgrips, this gun was heavily decorated and engraved, with the silver initials “AH” in the handle. In the early 80’s, this gun was bought at auction by a private collector for over $100,000–today it would be worth at least ten times that.
Not sure how you would track down the owner. If you put the word out to High-end auctioneers you may just catch a lead, but I highly doubt they would sell easily.
MrBoutros ago
the detail on the grip alone is remarkable.
any word on where it currently resides?
Nadeshda ago
This is what I found:
In 1939, for his 50th birthday, Hitler had been given an ornate Walther PP, a presentation version of the police model, by Carl Walther himself–that pistol was found in Hitler’s apartment after the war. Nickel-finished with gold overlays and ivory handgrips, this gun was heavily decorated and engraved, with the silver initials “AH” in the handle. In the early 80’s, this gun was bought at auction by a private collector for over $100,000–today it would be worth at least ten times that.
/u/clamhurt_legbeard
Source: https://lflank.wordpress.com/2015/02/17/james-bond-and-the-walther-ppk-pistol-a-history/
MrBoutros ago
thank you.
I'd pay $6 million for that piece.
Nadeshda ago
Not sure how you would track down the owner. If you put the word out to High-end auctioneers you may just catch a lead, but I highly doubt they would sell easily.
MrBoutros ago
If I were the owner I'd frame it and have it buried with me when I died.
I hope we never find it. Some treasures are too good for the living.
clamhurt_legbeard ago
oy vey 6 million
its not worth 5 million
anybody willing to pay 4 million for that is insane
3 million is way too much to ask for a fake like that
2 million dollars and the thing jams like crazy
1 million of those were sent back for repair you know
ill give you 20 dollars for it
MrBoutros ago
"In Philadelphia, it's worth fifty bucks."
Nadeshda ago
Source of inspiration: https://voat.co/v/TheGunClub/3091131
clamhurt_legbeard ago
truth
it has one confirmed kill
Nadeshda ago
Who did it kill?
clamhurt_legbeard ago
the owner
Nadeshda ago
No it wasn’t the same PPK I found out, the ornate one was found later.
a standard issue Walther PPK, in .32 caliber, was reportedly found next to his body
clamhurt_legbeard ago
there you go
plus you found that other pistol in .25 acp
clearly he had a number of walthers
Nadeshda ago
Lol, what can I say you inspired me... ;)
clamhurt_legbeard ago
i educate and entertain
Nadeshda ago
Indeed you do!