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Jeff OTMG · February 24, 2000, 02:24 PM

This appears to be an older pistol. The Chinese gun uses a lighter or more 'blond' wood in the grips and the lack of import marks makes me think it may be a pre-68 gun. Also note the wear in the blue at the muzzle. I thought all Walther made versions had the Walther banner on the slide. Could this be an early Mannhurin copy? Also check the Spanish makers like Astra, they are famous for making knockoff guns. It is a TT Olympia pistol from someone. The design dates from the 1930's and were used by the German team in the Berlin Olympics.

February 24, 2000, 02:24 PM	#16
Jeff OTMG Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 1998 Location: OKC, OK & Austin, Tx Posts: 3,707	This appears to be an older pistol. The Chinese gun uses a lighter or more 'blond' wood in the grips and the lack of import marks makes me think it may be a pre-68 gun. Also note the wear in the blue at the muzzle. I thought all Walther made versions had the Walther banner on the slide. Could this be an early Mannhurin copy? Also check the Spanish makers like Astra, they are famous for making knockoff guns. It is a TT Olympia pistol from someone. The design dates from the 1930's and were used by the German team in the Berlin Olympics.