Gun Collectors Dream Auction #79 Weapons of War

Walther Models PP and PPK 1929-1945 Reference Book by James L. Rankin and Gary Green

This auction ended on November 16, 2025.

Start price: $10

Estimated price: $100 - $250

Buyer's Premium: 12%

Sold for: $85

Description

A hardcover reference book titled ‘WALTHER MODELS PP and PPK 1929-1945,’ authored by James L. Rankin and assisted by Gary Green. This volume is a highly regarded specialist reference work on Walther pistols, frequently found as part of a larger multi-volume set and often encountered as signed first editions within the collector’s market. The book features a dark blue cloth-bound cover with gold foil-stamped lettering, including the ‘WALTHER’ banner and a prominent outline of a pistol on the front. Its interior contains paper pages with both descriptive text and numerous color photographic illustrations, including a detailed image of an engraved Walther Model PP pistol with ivory grips.


Condition report:

Good to very good condition. The dark blue cloth-bound covers and spine exhibit minor shelf wear, including light rubbing and faint surface marks consistent with age and handling. The gold foil-stamped lettering remains clear and legible. The internal pages are clean, well-preserved, and free from significant foxing, tears, or annotations. The binding is sound.