Walther PP used by James Bond Auctioned for US$ 256,000
The Walther PP, used by Sean Connery in his first Bond movie, Dr. No, was recently auctioned by Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills for over a quarter of a million dollars.
In the film, “M” (Bernard Lee) introduced the gun as Walther PPK. Still, in reality, Connery was carrying the Walther PP, which became the standard equipment of many Bond heroes.
James Bond used this hero weapon throughout the film and helped to establish and define the character that has been featured in books, films, and other media for the past nearly six decades.
In 1929 Carl Walther introduced the Walther PP – Police Pistol – to the public. Walther mainly manufactured the PP in caliber 7.65MM (.32 ACP). It was far ahead of its time in terms of design and ergonomics and thus the first world success of its creator Fritz Walther.
Approximately one million Walther PPs have been produced since its introduction.
However, even more, cult status than the Walther PP achieved the Walther PPK – Polizeipistole Kriminal, which Walther introduced in 1931. Over 500,000 pieces were manufactured since then.
The PPK is considered to be “the” style icon of German pistol manufacture. This pistol started what is referred to as concealed carry today.
Because of her unique silhouette and rounded-off design, the pistol is still considered the most beautiful pistol ever built. Therefore, the demand for the Walther PPK is unbroken, and it is sold in considerable numbers foremost in the USA.
The PPK is a must-have for every serious collector.
Jeremy Mallette is co-founder of International Sportsman. An avid hunter and outdoorsman, he has spent more than a decade in the outdoor industry, from hiking and camping to silencers and hunting. His father taught him to shoot at age six, and he received his first firearm at age eight — a 1942 Colt Commando .38 special revolver. He enjoys yearly trips to Kansas for pheasant hunting, spending time with his children at the deer lease, and collecting unique firearms.