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