I may not have a license to kill...

[c33m0n3y]

But I do have a C&R! I've always wanted a PPK, and when I saw this one I couldn't pass it up (delivered to my doorstop today!):

It's wartime, looks like late production, no import marks, original grips/mag. Overall it looks great, with a little bit of character.

I'm going to look for some repro grips to put on it before taking it out to the range.

 

[navycrna]

Very nice. I think its time to stretch my C&R legs again.

 

[StantonCree]

Mine came yesterday and I've been glued to my computer all day but with buying a S&W M59, a norinco SKS, and the 125 anniversary MPDC S&W model ten, all within 2 weeks........I'm broke

 

[Petar]

Looks Awesome!!! In great shape too.

 

[fivepointstar]

I am so jealous, lately i've been on a Walther Kick. this is a beauty!!

 

[Markp]

Mine came yesterday and I've been glued to my computer all day but with buying a S&W M59, a norinco SKS, and the 125 anniversary MPDC S&W model ten, all within 2 weeks........I'm broke

What in DC?!? You have a firearm???

Only gangsters and thugs are authorized PPK's.

 

[StantonCree]

What in DC?!? You have a firearm???

Only gangsters and thugs are authorized PPK's.

They prefer the historic allure of the hi-point and the exotic proof marks on the older iver johnson revolvers (year we do actually find quite a bit of these).

 

[djleepanda]

I wish they had a PPK chambered in 9mm... I really have no Idea why they haven't done it yet...another firearm that uses a different ammo is too much of a hassle for me.. But I grew up watching 007 and I adore the PPK the James Bond Gun.

 

[c33m0n3y]

I wish they had a PPK chambered in 9mm... I really have no Idea why they haven't done it yet...another firearm that uses a different ammo is too much of a hassle for me.. But I grew up watching 007 and I adore the PPK the James Bond Gun.

Your wish is granted: http://www.legacy-collectibles.com/a-rare-walther-9mm-ppk

 

[mrbule]

that thing looks good to me...
you even got the caliber right....

 

[MD Redleg]

Very nice! My C&R should be here next week. Down into the rabbit hole I go...

 

[Streetgang]

Very nice! My C&R should be here next week. Down into the rabbit hole I go...

Hope you've been saving your pennies!

 

[endsjustifymeans]

PPK's are C+R? Nice!

 

[TurboHeloDriver]

I have one that's even more Bond-esque. Mine reads "Made in W. Germany" on the slide. This one mark adds a small premium to the weapon's value. It's like-new, in it's original box, and has had less than 200 rounds through it. While mine is post-war, it's very cold-war era which is when the Bond series really proliferated. I'd post pics, but Mom's got it in TN (she likes it).

 

[rseymorejr]

Damn it
My P1 came yesterday. And now, less that 24 hours later, you are making me want something else. i'll be the most heavily armed person in the poor house before too long.

 

[MD Redleg]

Hope you've been saving your pennies!

I am, but I've got an XDm .40 and a Seecamp .32 on the way, so my P-38 will have to wait a bit.

 

[Bikebreath]

Damn it
My P1 came yesterday. And now, less that 24 hours later, you are making me want something else. i'll be the most heavily armed person in the poor house before too long.

I hear that! Christmas is coming and I keep that in the back of my head to keep from going off the deep end.

However, what are those PPK's going for

 

[edhallor]

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"The PP was released in 1929 and the PPK in 1931; both were popular with European police and civilians, for being reliable and concealable. During World War II they were issued to the German military and police, the Schutzstaffel, the Luftwaffe, and Nazi Party officials (especially Nazi Party officials); Adolf Hitler shot and killed himself with his PPK (a 7.65mm/.32 ACP) in the Führerbunker in Berlin.[2] Moreover, the Walther PPK (also a 7.65mm/.32 ACP) pistol is famous as fictional secret agent James Bond's signature gun in many of the films and novels. Ian Fleming's choice of the Walther PPK directly influenced its popularity and its notoriety."

Not sure why Flemming chose a .32acp for Bond, but no doubt it's a great gun. I'm not sure why Bond didn't go to something with a little more punch but it seemed that in every Movie Bond "borrowed" up to and including Atomic Weapons.

CENTURY has some Chec imitations for around $200, I sprung for one, great gun, no complaints. Not sure how many they have left, only comes with one Mag and the Auction Sites are selling them for $50 or better.

As soon as the Wallet Permits I hope to add the real thing to my collection.
Bond, James Bond
Ed

 

[mawkie]

Me likey! Good idea on changing out the original grips for range time. For about $35 you don't want to risk damaging the expensive originals (just look at prices for originals grips!).
I occasionally cruise looking for a PP but haven't found one that I was willing to pull the trigger on, yet.

 

[BlueHeeler]

Damn it
My P1 came yesterday. And now, less that 24 hours later, you are making me want something else. i'll be the most heavily armed person in the poor house before too long.

You have a long way to get to that point. There are plenty of heavily armed C&R addicts on MDS. Fortunately they serve as great enablers.

What other hobby allows you to collect real pieces of history that you can still take to the range and practice marksmanship? C&R is two hobbies in one AND an investment.

C&R makes golf look downright silly.