A History of the Walther PPK: Origins and Design Origins and Development The story of the Walther PPK starts not with a spy, but with a German firearms manufacturer, Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen. In the mid-1920s, amidst the burgeoning popularity of self-loading pistols, Walther sought to create a more compact and concealable firearm. The result … Read more
From German Design to Global Icon Early Design Before gracing the hands of the world’s most famous spy, the Walther PPK already possessed a distinguished pedigree. The Walther company, a German firearms manufacturer, had already established itself as a producer of quality pistols. The PPK, or Polizeipistole Kriminal (Police Pistol Criminal), emerged as a derivative … Read more
A Legacy of German Engineering The Origins The smooth click of metal, the glint of polished steel in the shadows, the quiet confidence of a man who knows he’s prepared – these are the hallmarks of James Bond, the world’s most famous secret agent. And inextricably linked to this persona, as iconic as the tuxedo … Read more
