S&W Recalls Walther PPK and PPK/S pistols
This recall applies to all Walther PPK and PPK/S pistols manufactured by Smith & Wesson from March 21, 2002, until February 3, 2009. The Serial Numbers of the pistols subject to this recall are as follows: 0010BAB - 9999BAB 0000BAC - 9999BAC 0000BAD - 9999BAD 0000BAE - 9999BAE 0000BAF - 9999BAF 0000BAH - 9999BAH 0000BAJ - 9999BAJ. The recall applies to all Walther PPK and PPK/S pistols manufactured by Smith & Wesson from March 21, 2002, until February 3, 2009. The Serial Numbers of the pistol subject to this recall are as follows. This recall applies to all Walther PPK and PPK/S pistols manufactured by Smith & Wesson from March 21, 2002, until February 3, 2009. The Serial Numbers of the pistol subject to this recall are as follows: 0010BAB - 9999BAB 0000BAC - 9999BAC 0000BAD - 9999BAD 0000BAE - 9999BAE 0000BAF - 9999BAF 0000BAH - 9999BAH 0000BAJ - 9999BAJ 0000BAK - 9999BAK. This recall applies to Walther PK380.380 ACP pistols manufactured by Carl Walther GmbH from May, 2012 to September, 2012, and which have a Serial Number ranging from PK101201 to PK112155.NOTE: If the serial number begins with WB it is NOT involved in the recall. Model 22A Pistols Safety Recall; Performance Center Model 329 Safety Recall; Performance Center Model 460 Safety Recall; S&W 1911; TCA Compass® Rifles Safety Recall Manufactured Prior to 9.16.16; TCA Icon, Venture, Dimension Safety Recall; TCA Venture Safety Recall; Walther PK380 Recall; Walther PPK/PPKS Recall Info.
24-Feb-09 – 17:37 by ToddGFrom S&W:
Smith & Wesson has identified a condition that may exist in certain PPK and PPK/S pistols which may permit a round to be discharged without the trigger being pulled. When the manual safety is disengaged, Smith & Wesson’s Product Engineering Group has determined that the possibility exists in certain firearms that lowering the hammer may cause a chambered round to fire.
This recall applies to all Walther PPK and PPK/S pistols manufactured by Smith & Wesson from March 21, 2002, until February 3, 2009. The Serial Numbers of the pistol subject to this recall are as follows:
0010BAB – 9999BAB
0000BAC – 9999BAC
0000BAD – 9999BAD
0000LTD – 0499LTD
0001PPK – 1500PPK
0000BAE – 9999BAE
0000BAF – 9999BAF
0001WLE – 0459WLE
0000BAH – 9999BAH
0000BAJ – 9999BAJ
0000BAK – 9999BAK
0026REP – 0219REP
0000BAL – 5313BAL
0000BAM – 1320BAM
STOP USING YOUR PISTOL AND RETURN IT TO SMITH & WESSON AT ONCE.
Any unintended discharge of a firearm has the potential for causing injury, and we ask that you stop using your pistol immediately.
To facilitate the repair of your pistol, please contact Smith & Wesson’s customer service department to receive instructions for the return of your pistol to Smith & Wesson.
When you return your pistol to Smith & Wesson, we will replace the existing hammer block feature with a new part at no cost to you. Your firearm will be returned as quickly and efficiently as possible.
The Walther PPK (Polizei Pistole Kriminal) was produced since 1930. It was developed for a hidden carriage. The engineers from Walther reduced the length, width and weight. The main difference to the PP is the frame with no back strap. this function was integrated in a single molded Grip. Also the grip was shortened, so the clip has only a capacity of 7 rounds. The shortness was balanced with a magazine-shoe on the bottom.
The PPK and the PP were also produced very successfully after war. Even James Bond had an Walther PPK.
Technical data:
Caliber: | 7.65 mm |
Function: | Blowback; hammer outside; slide catch, double-action |
Barrel length: | 84 mm |
Weight: | 580 g |
Magazine capacity: | 7 rounds |
Production datas (for Wehrmacht only):
Company: | Waffenfabrik Walther |
Location: | Zella-Mehlis (Thüringen) |
Period: | 1940 - 1945 |
Amount: | 26.000 |
Serial numbers: | 270100K - 424619K |
The Walther PPK for the Wehrmacht was split in 3 major variations, according to the army acceptance and finish.
1st Variation (Highpolish-Finish with Army Acceptance E/359; approx. 3.500 pieces)
Walther Ppk Recall Serial Numbers Lookup
Characteristics:
Walther Ppk Recall Serial Numbers Manufacture
Legend: | Walther-Banner Waffenfabrik Walther Zella Mehlis (Thür) Walther's Patent Cal 7,65 m/m Mod. PPK |
Finish: | high polished Finish, blued |
Grips: | one piece chequered Bakelit with Walther-banner, brown |
Serial number: | 6-digits number with suffix 'K' right on frame 3-digits scratched inside of slide |
Acceptance stamp: | E/359 left on frame E/359 left on slide |
Test proof stamp: | E/N right on chamber E/N right on slide below ejection port E/N on barrel near muzzle |