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The 1921 Model 9 does not follow the mechanism of the models 2, 4 and 8, but rather the model 1. The frame’s shape changed from the model 1. The Walther model 9 was the last in the “number series” Pocket Pistols. It was designed to compete with the “Westen Tachen Pistole” so popular in the 1920s and it accomplished its maker’s objective. 

It was in production from 1921 through World War II, and during the war was very popular with Luftwaffe pilots to carry as hidden insurance. This was one of the most attractive, small .25s ever built, and other makers have copied the design, but no-one seems to match this pistol. At some point towards the end of its life, it was numbered in series with the PPK. 

This unlocked blow-back striker-fired, semi-automatic pistol, with a six-shot detachable box magazine. The manual safety is mounted on the frame, and intercepts the sear. When the pistol is cocked a small pin attached to the rear of the firing pin protrudes through a hole through a hole in the back of the slide. The top of the barrel is exposed from the breech-face forward, and is mounted on the frame. In this single action design the recoil spring is located under the barrel and the magazine and grip got larger from the model 1. 

To accomplish takedown, remove the magazine and clear the chamber, using the extension at the base of the clip, lever up the spring projection on the striker base at the rear of the slide. This assembly will pop out and, then the slide can be slightly retracted and lifted up and slid off the barrel. It is classified as a relic in the USA. (ref. ‘Famous pistols and handguns’ -                           A J R Cormack, ‘Pistols and revolvers’ p147 - JE Smith, ‘Price guide for collector handguns’ p476 - R H Balderson, ‘Pistols of the world’ by Hogg and Weeks p256)
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