I've contacted someone who I know is currently doing a bit of research on these Walthers, and he tells me that Walther themselves will normally be able to date them from serial numbers.
HI,
I have 5 Walther pistols, two LP53's, two LP3's and a LP2.
I emailed Walther to ask if they could provide a date of manufacture for the pistols using the serial numbers but I haven't had a response yet and wondered if someone here could help.
The serials are:
LP53 - 19992
LP53 - 115966
LP3 - 34660
LP3 - 42265
LP2 - 10440
All the best, Mick
I've contacted someone who I know is currently doing a bit of research on these Walthers, and he tells me that Walther themselves will normally be able to date them from serial numbers.
My serial number 021540 was dated by Walther (in 1980) as being made in 1967 if that is any help.
lodmoor
Always ready to buy another Webley pistol and another and . . . .
Thanks for the replies, I will try give Walther another email.
Cheers, Mick