Just like to say that this has been a totally great thread with lots of advice and shared knowledge. I have two LP53s - both mint and boxed with all accessories except the barrel weights. I have one of each brown and black grip versions and they both still shoot very well. I bought my very first LP53 back in the early 60's on a birthday shopping trip to the Army and Navy Stores in London, but like many things, it disappeared as I moved around. Apart from the scrawny-looking backsight, it still has the air of being a 'real' gun' - just as Walther intended.

tac

PS - if anybody here collects serial numbers, I can let you know by PM. I also have my raffle-prize Walther LG55 target rifle, too, but sadly the seal went just before Christmas, leaving me three shots short of winning a local competition.