Walther PP

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	Weapon: Walther PP Type: Semi-Automatic Pistol Country of Origin: Germany Year Adopted: 1935 Caliber: .380 ACP Action: Short Recoil Overall Length (mm): 180.0 Weight (kg): 0.00 Effective Range (m): 50

The Walther PP (Polizeipistole) is a semi-automatic pistol introduced by the German arms manufacturer Carl Walther in 1929. Designed for police use, it featured a sleek, compact design with a fixed barrel, blowback operation, and double-action trigger mechanism, which was innovative for its time. The pistol was chambered for cartridges such as .32 ACP (7.65x17mm Browning SR) and .380 ACP (9x17mm Browning Short). Its user-friendly safety features, including a manual safety and a loaded chamber indicator, contributed to its reputation as a reliable sidearm.

The Walther PP was produced in large numbers both before and during World War II, with approximately 200,000 units manufactured by the end of the conflict. It became a standard issue for German police forces and other state security services. Post-war production resumed in Germany and spread to other countries under licensed production, further boosting its availability. The PP and its compact counterpart, the PPK, gained global recognition, influencing the development of other small-caliber pistols.

The Walther PP achieved lasting notoriety due to its association with espionage and law enforcement. It gained cultural prominence as the preferred sidearm of fictional spy James Bond, enhancing its iconic status. Additionally, its reliability and compact design made it a popular choice among civilians for personal protection. The Walther PP remains a significant firearm in history, with variants and modernized versions still in use today by collectors, enthusiasts, and security professionals worldwide.