Here is a scan (best I can do) of a PPK and shoulder holster that my Uncle took off a German officer in a tank in France during WWII. The snap on the holster says "Echt Wildleder." The PPK is nickled.

Holster

Nice set, but I'm confused as to what you mean is nickled? It looks blued to me.

Thanks. It is nickled. The scan makes it look like it is blued.

We're going to need some better pics. and a description of the markings to help you here.
Jim

Was the PPK nickled when he liberated it from the officer?

A lot of GI's had the guns nickled before they brought them home. I bet the PPK was blued when it was captured.

That is an early production PPK. Note the 90 degree safety. It has a two piece firing pin and a delicate little "C" spring on the inside of the frame next to the hammer. Be very careful if you disassemble it as the "C" spring will snap in a heartbeat.

Thanks for the feedback. My uncle has told me that the gun was nickled when he captured it. He was part of a bazooka team that disabled the tank where the German officer was hiding with this PPK. The markings are "Walther Waffenfabrik Walther, Zella-Mch?? (Thur)Mod. PPK Walther's Patent Cal. 7.65 m/m."

Now look it over very carefuly and tell us how it's proofed. Also are their any military acceptance marks on it? Note that these are small and oftentimes hard to see.
Jim