I had been keeping my eye peeled for a decent PPK .22lr for a few years, something that was interested and fun for plinking….  Curious enough to want one, but not without a good deal.  

I ended up coming across a little TPH, which I knew nothing about, but seemed like a cool little gun, price was right, so I bought it.

I did a little research, apparently dates to late 1973, early 1974.  Apparently, I stumbled into something a little too valuable to utilize as a plinker.  The few examples I could find online carried vastly different values.

Can anyone provide some insight?  Thank you.  

An outstanding, concealed pistol for the semi permissive to non-permissive environment. Understand the limitations and make sure use high-quality copper plated ammunition.
I have carried one ankle holster in the courthouse for nearly 20 years of high profile jury trials, with no complaints and opposing counsel has yet to notice.

How do you get past the metal detectors?

There are exceptions to the law prohibiting the conveyance of a deadly weapon in a courthouse. Provided that there are no local or federal rules to the contrary, the following individuals may enter a courthouse with a deadly weapon:

An Ohio bailiff or deputy bailiff performing their job
An Ohio court judge or magistrate
A sheriff, marshal, or another type of Ohio peace officer, per Ohio Revised Code § 2935.01
Any Ohio state or municipal law enforcement officer
A federal or out-of-state law enforcement or peace officer operating within the scope of their duties
An individual authorized in Ohio to carry the weapon for job-related responsibilities (such as a Wells Fargo security officer)
A prosecuting attorney who requires a weapon during official duty
An expert witness or defense attorney bringing a deadly weapon as evidence in an active case

This is not an all exhaustive list.  While each court house is different, the Judges ultimately decide who can carry in their courthouse.


18Z50…..

"Toilet paper handgun", they are known for being delicate. Given how few are actually out there in the wild, who knows if that's actually true.

Nice looking pistol in any case, would pick one up if I found one for a decent price.

😄 In 35 years of collecting/shooting, never heard the phrase “toilet paper handgun” (even among some real POS firearms)… fun to hear something new.  I have read that the later examples were a little finicky, but the early German Imports were highly regarded.  Regardless, gun feels robust.

Apparently, the early German guns were banned from importation, the only examples that came into the US was for LEO/Gov’t contract use, hence their rarity?

German guns should be GTG, the USA pistols had some cast parts that may or may not be fragile.  So spare parts are recommended, but part supplies are very limited for these pistols that have been out of production for some time.