James Bond’s Iconic Sidearm: The Walther PPK
A Pistol’s Genesis Origins The Walther PPK, standing for “Polizeipistole Kriminal” or “Police Pistol Legal,” emerged from the necessity for a compact, concealable handgun. Designed by the German firearms producer Carl Walther GmbH, the PPK’s roots may be traced again to its predecessor, the Walther PP (“Polizeipistole” or “Police Pistol”). The PP, launched within the … Read more
