Chris has been an NRA Certified Basic Pistol Instructor since 2011. This pistol was first introduced in 1931 by Walther (Carl Walther) Firearms of Germany. Here's a picture of the Waffen Eagle versus the earliest variation, which is just the eagle 359. And just a beautiful party leader grip. Boothroyd felt the small cartridge was too weak, and suggested Bond carry a larger caliber. Walther Arms PPK Specs. That's a model 8 magazine. 5.380 Auto Glock 42. The final two SS guns will be made available. I showed you a little bit of a clip from the booty I brought back. Walthers PPK is best known to a vast majority of people as the trusty sidearm of James Bond, although in the beginning the master spy was under-gunned with a diminutive .25-cal. And so this would be more appropriate and I could probably switch that out, I would put this holster with this gun. James Bond's Walther PPK would serve as his trusty sidearm for 35 years, appearing in nearly every single 007 film until Octopussy, where it was briefly replaced by the newer Walther P5, though most viewers would be hard-pressed to notice the switch since the guns look similar to the untrained eye. Ranger made versions of the PPK/S in both blued and stainless steel and chambered in .380 ACP and only made copies chambered in .32 ACP from 1997 to 1999. This is the magazine that must have come with the gun. Walther PDP F-Series. [29] They were issued as sidearms to be carried by off duty soldiers for personal protection during The Troubles. Up to a .308 caliber round is permitted on the 25-yard and 50-yard lanes. That's just for the grip it does not add mag capacity because the magazine still stops right there. The Walther PPK made a welcome return as James Bond's main sidearm throughout the film. That's the rarest of them and I'll show that one next. 13.4 LBS/6.1 LBS Here you see the holster, not mint but I would say very good, if not excellent. Might as well start right off the bat with the most famous Walther product, eh? Some models may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance. [1], All members of the PP series share a common takedown procedure. And this one does not have a numbered magazine; no numbering on the magazine at all. This one is nice. Caliber:.22 Long Rifle. This trend continued in Skyfall (2012), where the spy was provided with a modified Walther PPK/S. Our goal is to encourage collectors by providing honest descriptions, fair prices, and the best customer service. Manufacturer That serial number I think puts it at about 1936, a fire blue safety and this was the holster that it came in. You can see the plastic, so it had a plastic coating, which sunlight would crack it and break it off. Walther PPS M2. Christian D. Orr is a former Air Force officer, Federal law enforcement officer, and private military contractor (with assignments worked in Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Kosovo, Japan, Germany, and the Pentagon). Just beautiful look at the front strap. Production It features a double-action/single-action trigger that decocks when rotating the safety down into the safe position, first introduced by Walther. So for the common folk, for the rest of us, you and me included, here is a 7.65. In other words, they know I'm coming to Louisville for the show, they call ahead of time and say I'm going to bring you a couple boxes of guns or I'm going to bring you a couple of guns. And I just want to clarify that 90% of the things that I'm showing you people bring to me. Image Credit: Creative Commons. The Walther PPK is a German pistol issued to James Bond in the 1958 Ian Fleming novel, Dr. No. Despite the posters and promotional material featuring the PPK, it was only used during the pre-title fight sequence with Dryden's contact, Fisher. Now let's take a quick look just to prove my point. TRIGGER TRAVEL: Walther Q5 Match SF with Trijicon SRO. Real-world information Required fields are marked *. It must be pretty early. You can't really tell that that was added later, but they filled in with the white stuff so it isn't as noticeable. You can see the proof marks and the 25 caliber. Well certainly among the PPs this is the rarest of the SS guns because it is a P-under. Barrel length But let me go over to the SS guns that I picked up. This pistol was first introduced in 1931 by Walther (Carl Walther) Firearms of Germany. So this is 22 caliber PPK with this extended magazine, they call it the box mag. Grips: Black Checkered Polymer. And speaking of Army contracts, I picked this up actually Kurt, he does all our accessories. This elegant and timeless pistol is available at Omaha Outdoors for a historically low Walther PPK price. WEIGHT EMPTY: Despite the resemblance between the two, certain PP-PPK-PPK/S parts, such as magazines, are not interchangeable with the PPK/E. You can see it better here, this is a regular 7.65 magazine but inside is a model 8 magazine. And it is in the proper serial arrange for a RZM. Various PP series are manufactured in Germany, France and the United States. Walther Arms PPK Specs. So now that you're an expert on these, this is going to be an Akah holster, it's early and we'll pull out the gun. A little bit of wear on the front strap but generally a beautiful gun and you can see the serial number again takes it to about 1938 and crown proofs here and here. And again, they're all early, no lip. Walther PDP F-Series. All other features of the postwar production PPK (brown plastic grips with Walther banner, high polished blue finish, lanyard loop, loaded chamber indicator, 7+1 magazine capacity and overall length) were the same on the PPK-L. First marketed in 1972, this was an all-steel variant of the PP chambered for the 918mm Ultra cartridge. In his spare time, he enjoys (besides shooting, obviously) dining out, cigars, Irish and British pubs, travel, USC Trojans college football, and Washington DC professional sports. 155 mm (6.1 in) But if you find one where the holes line up andoriginal, especially the small ones, they can easily be $120 - $5100 just for the magazine. Unique features on the early pistols So all of these, we'll check them, but I believe they're all 90 degree safeties, so they're all early. An evolution of the classic PPK, the PPK/s maintains the timeless features, essence, and elegance of the original with an additional extended grip allowing for added capacity and improved ergonomics. - Free Online Library", "Kopassus & Kopaska - Specijalne Postrojbe Republike Indonezije", "5 Iranian Firearms Seen in December 2019 Rock Island Premier Firearms Auction Catalog", "An Official Journal Of The NRA | Behind Enemy Lines: Guns of Vietnam's SOG Warriors", "British L66A1: A Pistol for Northern Ireland", M1892/1894/1895/1896/1901/1903/1905, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Walther_PP&oldid=1151104638, Weapons and ammunition introduced in 1929, CS1 Brazilian Portuguese-language sources (pt-br), All articles that may have off-topic sections, Wikipedia articles that may have off-topic sections from May 2022, Wikipedia articles needing clarification from February 2021, Articles with incomplete citations from February 2021, Articles with unsourced statements from September 2022, Wikipedia articles needing page number citations from February 2022, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Overall height: 104mm (4.1in) vs. 100mm (3.9in), Weight: the PPK/S weighs 51g (1.8oz) more than the PPK. WebWalther PPK Real-world information Production 1929present Manufacturer Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen Type Pistol Weight 590 g (21 oz) Length 155 mm (6.1 in) Barrel length 83 mm (3.3 in) Capacity 7+1 rounds Fire Modes Semi-Auto Fictional information Other names PP7 (GoldenEye) Wolfram PP7 ( Nightfire) Agency Issue ( World of Espionage) This is the wrong bottom now. But somebody wanted a spare magazine and so this is all correct, they added this. Nazi Germany lost the war thank goodness but the gun nonetheless established a reputation for battlefield reliability. The PPK/S was developed following the enactment of the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA68) in the United States, the pistol's largest market. Probably Terry Steiner, maybe the German who owned it and it does say Walther PP. In February 2009, S&W issued a recall for PPKs it manufactured for a defect in the hammer block safety. If it has the numbered magazine, then it would be a Luftwaffe a contract. This is the earliest variation, so 908. Valentin Zukovsky identifies the weapon as James Bond points it at his head. James Bond's Walther PPK would serve as his trusty sidearm for 35 years, appearing in nearly every single 007 film until Octopussy, where it was briefly replaced by the newer Walther P5, though most viewers would be hard-pressed to notice the switch since the guns look similar to the untrained eye. Other interesting features include an integrated slide release and decocker like the SIG Sauer pistols, the Walther P5 has no manual safety dual, side-mounted recoil springs, a tilting firing pin, and a non-tilting barrel. And let's see, the year would be about 1937 and DRP, with no periods. Were here to help guide you through any accident, big or small. James Bond Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. Excellent mint condition. Shooters World reserves the right to eject or refuse service to anyone who inappropriately handles a firearm or would potentially endanger the safety of our patrons or staff. But this is the second style. A groundbreaking idea now gives rise to the next level of achievement in unrivaled performance, delivering tried-and-true results when you need them most. And so I pulled the bottom off. So I'll have to investigate that a little bit. Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen WebWalther PPK Overview. [31] In 2018 Walther Arms began producing them again at their new US manufacturing plant in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and new ones are being shipped as of March 2019. This is the next SS gun I picked up again this was pre-arranged. MSRP: 4796004 This demand serves as a testament to Walthers long-enduring legacy of excellence and unparalleled performance. Now, you may never own one; what's the price of these? It might have even been, a collector who said I would like another one they're not that hard to make. So I feel like this should stay in my collection. It's in the proper range, if you look it up in the book you'll see. SPECS MODEL: CALIBER: BARREL LENGTH: TRIGGER PULL: DA/SA TRIGGER TRAVEL: CAPACITY: OVERALL LENGTH: HEIGHT: SAFETY: WIDTH: WEIGHT EMPTY: MSRP: 4796004 .380 ACP 3.3 This one will be exactly the same, but the spring because it's a longer magazine, the spring is just a little bit longer. Notify me about new product releases, reviews, and coupon codes. So I'm going to go over those next. There are dozens of you say I wanted a P under, and you knew I wanted a P under. Get a heads up on all of our Sales, Promotions, and news updates (about 1 email per month). And I probably will not offer this for sale just because it's one of 12 and I don't have one. The timeless design and superior engineering make the PPK a true legend amongst firearms. In the N64 version of the game, with the use of cheats, there are two rare, special variants of this weapon: The Silver PP7, which fires bullets that penetrate similar to the Cougar Magnum, and a Gold PP7, that fires bullets as if they were being fired from Francisco Scaramanga's Golden Gun. Now on the crown N proof, you know on the 7.65 by the way, that the crown N is here and here. To fill the need for performance in a concealable package, Walther broke the mold of pocket pistols and full-size military pistols to bring undercover officers a more-practical and reliable option, the PPK. $849.00, F-SERIES PRECISION WORKMANSHIP AND INNOVATION, PPS Lightweight and slim pistol for concealment, PPK Iconic Slim Pistol, ideal for secret agents, PPK/s Iconic Slim Pistol, also ideal for secret agents, Q4 Steel Frame Precision Machined, Performance Carry Pistol, CCP Lightweight and slim pistol with Softcoil Technology, Q4 Steel Frame Precision Machined, High Performance Pistol, Q5 Match Steel Frame Superior pistol performance taken to the next level, P22 Q Small Frame Rimfire Pistol for Target Fun, Q5 Match Steel Frame Patriot Fused with Patriotic History, Q5 Match Steel Frame Black Diamond Special Edition Diamond Like Carbon Coating, Q5 Match Steel Frame Black Tie Special Edition Stinox Coating, Q5 Match Steel Frame Vintage Traditional Case Color Hardened. This page was last edited on 21 April 2023, at 23:25. .380 ACP The timeless design and superior engineering make the PPK a true legend amongst firearms. By the way, there is another crown proof on the end of the barrel and you can barely see it but it is right there, and that that would be on all the guns. When I first started collecting, and I had one with the periods, somebody brought this by my table and I set up this one's fake because it doesn't have the periods. 9am-6pm CST Tue-Fri, 2023 Omaha Outdoors, LLC. Again, I did not find these to show. No crack in the back like you often see and beautiful party leader grip. I think if you guys bought this and screwed this into your aerials, I don't even know if cars come with aerials anymore, and then just hung that up. The PP and PPK were both popular with European police and civilians for being reliable and concealable. And this looks like Larry or Terry Wiener. Wilson Combat EDC X9 S. 5. Semi-Auto You guys are getting good at this, aren't you? In the 1960s, Walther produced the PPK-L, which was a lightweight variant of the PPK. And so they have a whole block with the period, 73 Plank Ave Paoli, So this optometrist did not use his gun very much. The next two really cool guns is a party member and a party leader. Oh, there you go, small holes. So I'll put a flat bottom on this correct magazine. The gun saw active military service to the German Police and the Luftwaffe during WWII, and was still a military issue weapon until 1992. Oh yeah, it is very early. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. So make sure you like and subscribe to our channel. Back to Main Menu Close Menu. It's in 25 caliber, and they didn't even have a logo for it. Just like you paid your dues you could you could buy a party approved PPK in 1934 and 1935 and that was part of your membership privileges. So thanks for watching. When I fired one at L.A. This happens to have an open follower, that was an earlier model, and the holes line up. Up to a .308 caliber round is permitted on the 25-yard and 50-yard lanes. This is in the 776 serial range. Were here to help guide you through any accident, big or small. Unique features on the early pistols So all of these, we'll check them, but I believe they're all 90 degree safeties, so they're all early. During World War II, they were issued to the German military (officers), including the Luftwaffe, as well as the uniformed Ordnungspolizei and plainclothes detectives of the Kriminalpolizei. Not muzzle numbered, so not SS but it was sold to a party member in 1934 or 1935. You can see this one ends in 046 and the other one ends in 047. And we will be offering this on the website and I'm sure it will go quickly. One oddity is the Walther PPK7S, a PP frame with the barrel and slide of the PPK: this was built to get around the 1968 US gun control laws, which introduced a minimum size for imported handguns. During James Bond's meeting with Q, Bond is provided with a Walther PPK/S, a variant with a longer grip, allowing a larger capacity. The first three prototypes of the Heeres Pistole were submitted to the Nazi German government in 1939, and mass production started in mid-1940. Official factory photographs do not refer to the pistol's Hungarian origins. But K unders are clearly SS guns, like the P under except with the PPK's it's a K under. 5.380 Auto Sig Sauer P238. I wanted to show you this one because it's just a beautiful example. The Walther TPH pocket pistol is a smaller calibre pistol introduced in 1971 identical in handling and operation to the PPK. WebTurn your stripped lower into a complete rifle today with Palmetto State Armory AR-15 rifle kits. 13.4 LBS/6.1 LBS The DRP has periods - D period, R period, P period. [1] It was designed for police use and was used by police forces in Europe in the 1930s and later. You actually now know what they should look like. We're talking about pre-1945. Sights: Fixed. The PPK/S magazine holds one additional round, in both calibers. But here is a nice black holster, it does not have black stitching. For 2008's Quantum of Solace, however, the Walther PPK made a welcome return as 007's main sidearm throughout the film. Collision. Look at the finish on these things. Later in '41, the high polish began to dull down a little bit. But again, this went to a party member you bought it. Now I just think it's interesting in Nazi Germany during the reign of the Third Reich, we'll call it, I know people get upset when I say Nazi Germany. 1970 C&R Beautiful high quality German manufactured in 1970 and classified as a Curio & Relic (52 years old) Walther Model PPK/S in 7.65mm (.32) caliber. BARREL LENGTH: Walther Arms PPK Specs. Walther PPK Build Let's see if the -- notice the proofs. I forgot to check the 25 calibers but I'm sure they are proofed right there as well. Editorial Guidelines and Publishing Standards. Okay, are you having fun yet talk about rare calibers. Available exclusively to the North American Market. The gun saw active military service to the German Police and the Luftwaffe during WWII, and was still a military issue weapon until 1992. Model: PPK/S 22. So most of this stuff came to me kind of like a walk-in Wednesday it walked to our table and we brought it home. Collision. Walther's original factory was located in Zella-Mehlis in the state of Thuringia. The reason for this change is found in the previous book, From Russia with Love where Bond's Beretta 418 gets caught in his holster. At the time of its invention over 80 years ago, the PPK inspired an entirely new category in the firearm industry, now widely known as the concealed carry pistol. BARREL LENGTH: Okay, we saw the two consecutive numbers. With the transition to the big screen, the PPK became Bond's primary weapon and was featured from 1962 (Dr. No) to 1997 (Tomorrow Never Dies). But it is SS, you'll notice numbered here and numbered here, made in about 1940. Timelessness inspires true greatness. These early magazines by themselves can be $400-$500. In the film Tomorrow Never Dies, the transition was made to the Walther P99, which would be used for the rest of Pierce Brosnan's tenure as Bond. [1], The original PP was released in 1929. 83 mm (3.3 in) Rifles up to .50 BMG are permitted on the 100-yard lanes. And we'll be making this one available as well. There's so many more guns I want to show you but I'm just going to show you a couple special guns. So it does not extend the number of bullets. Services. Manufacturer: Walther Arms. Manurhin made the parts but the pistol was assembled either at Saint-tienne arsenal (marked "Made in France") or by Walther in Ulm (marked "Made in West Germany" and having German proof-marks). OVERALL LENGTH: Model: PPK Stainless Caliber: .380 ACP Capacity: 6 Barrel Length: 3.3 Overall Length: 6.1 Height: 3.8 Width: 1 Weight: 22.1 oz. One thing unique about a 25 caliber, and again, I don't know that anybody has ever faked them because you would -- I guess it at that price you could make a new barrel. Whoever did it forgot to put the periods. So everything about this is correct. Walther PPK Build And you see the slab side magazine, as opposed to this one. He can carry a maximum of 99 rounds of pistol ammunition, which can be replenished by collecting loot boxes from fallen enemies. So I already had this one previously recorded and it was previously sold. [citation needed] In the 1980s, the guns were coated with a lacquer called Suncorite,[29] which was later found to be toxic and is no longer in use. Okay, we saw the two consecutive numbers. 1970 C&R Beautiful high quality German manufactured in 1970 and classified as a Curio & Relic (52 years old) Walther Model PPK/S in 7.65mm (.32) caliber. Okay, so here's what's unique about the magazine. The Walther PPS, introduced in 2008, ventured into territory previously occupied by smaller caliber semi-autos. So somebody who committed mail fraud, or if they're doing investigation about stolen mail, or if you just don't pay your bills, they'll show up at your door. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (film) Equipment, On Her Majesty's Secret Service (film) Weapons, The Man with the Golden Gun (film) Equipment, The Man with the Golden Gun (film) Weapons, James Bond 007 (role-playing game) Equipment, James Bond 007 (role-playing game) Weapons, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Action: DA/SA. 19 OZ Since 2018, PPK and PPK/S models have been built at the factory of US-based subsidiary Walther Arms, Inc.[12][13], The PP and the PPK were among the world's first successful double action semi-automatic pistols. Click Here to view our Gunbroker page! So eagle N, started in 1940, high polish, it's still in 1940. There are far more of these than the PP and it comes with a non-numbered magazine. James Bond's Walther PPK would serve as his trusty sidearm for 35 years, appearing in nearly every single 007 film until Octopussy, where it was briefly replaced by the newer Walther P5, though most viewers would be hard-pressed to notice the switch since the guns look similar to the untrained eye. This does look all correct, but this has the larger holes, a 25 caliber magazine. This is in the 879 range. is stamped on the left side of the slide. Collision. So the matching magazine is not there but it clearly is an SS gun. When the post-WWII Bundeswehr was formed, the P38 found a new lease on life as the P1 beginning in 1957; the only difference was that the P1 has a black-finished aluminum alloy frame, as opposed to the all-steel frame of the P38. Fleming himself had used a Beretta chambered in .25 ACP while serving in Naval Intelligence during World War II, and initially had Bond carry the same weapon. Now I did a whole video on the DRP. And again 7.65 is common caliber. Other names Downside was the $1,600.00 price tag, and mind you, that was in 1988 dollars! Various PP series are manufactured in Germany, France and the United States. Your email address will not be published. And so there again fire blue safety, now we have a 60 degree safety. Oh before I move on, let's take a look at the spare; and the spare is the larger holes. Shooters World reserves the right to eject or refuse service to anyone who inappropriately handles a firearm or would potentially endanger the safety of our patrons or staff. ). To execute this revolutionary concept, the Police Pistol Kriminal took all the modern advancements available at the time and combined them into one performance-leading pistol. And by the way, this is not everything. MANUAL Our rifle kits contain everything you need to complete your AR 15. Our rifle kits contain everything you need to complete your AR 15. PA 19301, Gigantic Walther Luger Collection with Various WWII Pistols Part 3, Gigantic Walther Luger Collection with Various WWII Pistols Part 2. So that's the earlier variation. WebWalthers industry-leading innovation takes the spotlight with their PPK model handguns. Here's another one. 19 OZ First seen CALIBER: To this day, the PPK is still one of the most sought after concealed carry pistols on the market. [1] The PP was designed with several safety features, some of them innovative, including an automatic hammer block, a combination safety/decocker and a loaded chamber indicator. I know this one is a factory one, but let me clarify. It's not ruined, but it doesn't help the value at all. In 2005, Walther teamed up with Americas homegrown Smith & Wesson to produce PPK and the PPK/S under license, and in 2011, I bought one of these Smith PPKs naturally electing for the .32 caliber option like a true 007 fan would and found it to be a fine performer. As noted by Kyle Mizokami, Designed by former Glock and Steyr engineers, the P99 was also the companys first handgun to use polymers for the frame/grip. The pistol remains in production and has been adopted by police forces in 14 different countries, including Ireland and North Macedonia. WebThe series includes the Walther PP, PPK, PPK/S, and PPK/E models. Okay, I'm going to Ian from Forgotten Weapons for a while, because he's the one that always takes us apart. Interestingly, the game's instruction manual describes the weapon as the "Service Revolver", despite clearly depicting it as a PPK-esque semi-automatic handgun. And if I take this apart, you'll also see the same thing. Okay, so how cool was that. Well, I since learned a lot. Above and beyond the highly embellished world of spy fiction, the gun had already established a reputation for quality back in 1931, 22 years before the late great Ian Fleming started writing the Bond novels. Through our YouTube channel, we strive to educate and share the stories behind the artifacts we sell. It is chambered in.380 ACP, the PPK provides all the power needed in a self-defense pistol without sacrificing on critical functionalities. WebPrices vary depending on brand and caliber. It's marked, it's the leading edge holster and here's the gun. Available exclusively to the North American Market. James Bond uses a Walther P5 because of a request by Walther to promote the then-new pistol. Designed as a police service pistol, it was a blowback operated, double-action pistol with an external slide-stop lever and a firing-pin safety. Let me put that aside. Walthers PPK is best known to a vast majority of people as the trusty sidearm of James Bond, although in the beginning the master spy was under-gunned with a diminutive .25-cal. WebFind a Caliber Service Center near you, and take advantage of the best collision repair, auto care, and auto glass repair around. Okay, here's the grand finale. And let's see, the year would be about 1937 and DRP, with no periods. [20][21] Fleming had given Bond a .25 Beretta 418 pistol in early novels, but switched to the PPK in Dr. No (1958) on the advice of firearms expert Geoffrey Boothroyd. Dr. No (novel) Sights: Fixed. WebWalthers industry-leading innovation takes the spotlight with their PPK model handguns. This is one of the rarest. But this contract is the eagle 359 not the Waffen Eagle 359. He probably was a party member. The last SS gun is a K-under and again just a little bit of sportiness. As a result, in 1952, Walther licensed production of the PP series pistols to a French company, Manufacture de Machines du Haut-Rhin, also known as Manurhin.