This fine pistol features full coverage factory scrollengraving in high relief with a lions heads on each side of the slide. I walther models pp and ppk, 19291945, walther vol. Walther volume ii engraved presentation and standard. Engraved, presentation and standard models by james l.
It is well written and appears to contain all of the available information on the early history of these firearms. The walther iwb holsters have an adjustable retention to ensure a perfect fit for your gun down to the thousandth of an inch for the highest level of accuracy in fit. Collecting walther military models pp and ppk gun digest. Rankin, gary green walther volume iii 19081980 first edition 1981.
Ii, indicates 700010,000 were manufactured with 7 digit numbers. Rankins books are of the highest quality and are eagerly sought after by both gun collectors and book collectors. This hardcover collection has the authors signature inside the first volume. Sold walther three 3 reference books set by james rankin. Rankin hardcover from coral gables, fla james l rankin selfpublished. Brownells is your source for walther parts at brownells. With walthers you have a wide range of firearms that the walther company manufactured or is manufacturing from which to choose. Blue book of gun values 38th edition ready to ship carefully packed sent same day. Offered is a hard to find set of walther reference books by james rankin. Founded by carl walther in 1886, the company has manufactured firearms and air guns at its facility in germany for more than 100 years.
The books are all in excellent condition and the pp and ppk book is signed. Sbased organization for carl walther gmbh of germany, has launched a new website highlighting the entire 20 line of germanengineered pistols and tactical rimfire. According to the dr no novel, three other guns which were considered for bond, as well as the walther ppk. Rankin and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This pistol, in rankins opinion, may have been engraved by the same person. No returns, but backed by ebay money back guarantee. Thinning out my reference book collection a bit and dont need these. This magazine fits colt 1911 tactical rimfire firearms sold by walther that are chambered in. Get the 74th edition of the worlds greatest gun book. This is james l rankins 3 book set covering the walther pp and ppk 19291945, engraved, presentation and standard models, as well as 19081980 walther production. In the book, rankin notes that only two high capacity pp pistols are known to american collectors, one with an 11round magazine and this example, which was reportedly claimed as a war trophy by an american gi straight from the walther factory.
Up for bid is a used hardcover copy of walther models pp and ppk 19291945 by james rankin. Walther models pp and ppk 19201945 by james rankin. The walther ppk became bonds signature weapon and has remained so, even with the advent of a new bond played by daniel craig. Aug 26, 2011 the model 7 was a small version of the model 6 in 6. Rankin, this pistol falls into the correct serial number range for that model. This 10 34 tall x 8 wide 6 page hard cover book titled. These are a great resource for all things walther pistols. Ii engraved, presentation and standard models, walther vol.
Walther opens the semiautomatic pistol to the world with its easytomanipulate ccp m2 in. James rankin book question previous thread next thread search tags for this page. Many firearm parts may require fitting to safely work in another gun. This is james l rankin s 3 book set covering the walther pp and ppk 19291945, engraved, presentation and standard models, as well as 19081980 walther production.
Volume i has 142 pages, volume ii has 5 pages, and volume iii has 226 pages all in excellent condition. Boothroyd suggested the walther ppk chambered for the 7. Walther models pp and ppk, 19291945 by james rankin. Spectacular nazi walther ppk party leader semiautomatic. I guess i have a mediumsized hand, and the gun feels quite natural to me. James rankin walther ppppk 192945 book if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. A critical discourse analysis by james edwin rankin, jr. Other than a wrinkle on the top edge of volume i as well as a few small spots, and a small wrinkle on the bottom edge of volume iii, they are in like new condition. This pistol is in fine condition with about 87% of its original finish remaining.
This pistol, in rankin s opinion, may have been engraved by the same person. The engraving very closely resembles the engraving found on the adolf hitler pp shown on page 33 of rankin s book walther volume ii engraved, presentation and standard models. Gangarosa says the model 7 was intended for military use by highranking officers. Cased factory relief engraved walther model 9 semiautomatic. Ss walther pp ppk black book gold edition for sale online ebay. It shows surface loss and pinprick surface erosion at the front of the slide, with. Id first seen a model 7 in the collection of a friend, and immediately liked the way it felt in my hand.
Brownells is your source for walther arms inc at brownells parts and accessories. The designedforconcealedcarry pistol has plenty of james bond style. If you are a firearms collector or entertain the idea of becoming one, the collecting of walther manufactured firearms is a very exciting and rewarding venture. This is a specialty book for those interested in the arly history and variations of the walther models pp and ppk semiautomatic handguns. It notes that much of the original source material from the time period covered was destroyed during ww ii but provides such information as is available. Heres your chance to acquire a mint condition copy of this excellent book on the walther pp and ppk pistols. Mint condition hardcover copy ofwalther model pp and ppk 19291945 by james l. Rankins walther book complete set legacy collectibles. Walther ppk just like james bond find our speedloader now pocket. Walther volume ii engraved presentation and standard models. There are several color photographs in the begining.
The information in this book is generally well done, except for the use of german, which is consistently misspelled, or even butchered. Verteidigungspistolen, modell 1 bis p99, journalverlag, 1999, isbn 3936632111. Walther produced these pistols for the military for about six months. Walther launches new website for walther gun products. Walther ppk pistol search collectible firearms for serious. These pistols were issued to officers in the national sozialistisches kraftfahr korps national socialist transport corps, and based on the serial number listings in the book walther models pp and ppk 1929 1945 blue cover by james l. All firearms parts are to be inspected and installed by a competent gunsmith. A detailed and illustrated examination of the famous pistol.
Set of james rankins walther pistol books legacy collectibles. James rankin s book, walther models pp and ppk, 19291945. Thirteen chapters of information on all the models and variants of each model. Cased factory relief engraved walther model 9 semi. The engraving very closely resembles the engraving found on the adolf hitler pp shown on page 33 of rankins book walther volume ii engraved, presentation and standard models. In 1920 and 1921 walther produced both the models 8 and 9 for commercial sales. Excellent, minty condition with black and white photos. Walther 9 pistol 25 acp rock island auction company. Walther parts at brownells brownells firearms, reloading.
Party leader grips will be found on walther ppks in the 174,000k to 234,965k serial number range, indicating this example is a very early pistol with this specific pistol, shown on page 97 of the excellent book. Walther volume ii engraved, presentation and standard models by james l. Ducketts publications rdgunbooks ducketts publications. Carl walther gmbh sportwaffen, abbreviato generalmente in walther e unazienda tedesca. Walther parts at brownells firearms, reloading supplies. Manufactured in the 1930s, this pistol can be seen on page of the book walther volume iii by james rankin, with a description on the preceding page. Walther ppk pistol search collectible firearms for. Firearms with aftermarket external accessories such as a red dot or laser will not fit in the holster.
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