Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this incredible break action single-shot Airgun today for a penny-start auction, this is the Walther LP53!
The Walther LP53 never appeared in any official James Bond films, it became an iconic part of the 007 legacy through promotional images and posters. With its distinctive long barrel, the LP53 was often depicted as Bond’s weapon of choice in various promotional materials. In these promotional posters, Bond is seen holding an LP53 with a black grip, although a brown grip version was also produced. The LP53 can be spotted in several famous Bond movie posters, including From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, and You Only Live Twice.
According to the owner, this example is in new old stock condition!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Walther
Model: LP53
Serial: 016432
Date of Manufacture: 1953-1983
Caliber: 4.5 Cal (AKA .177 Caliber)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 9.45"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Adjustable Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Brown Grips with Checkering and Thumb Rest
Action: Break-Action / Single-Shot / Airgun
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Walther LP53, inspired by the iconic .22 LR Olympia target pistol, stands as Walther’s first and only spring-powered air pistol. Produced between 1953 and 1983, the LP53 (with LP standing for Luft Pistole, meaning air pistol in German) was an ambitious early attempt at creating a .177 target pistol. It faithfully replicated the sleek design of the Olympia while utilizing a spring piston to compress the air. Cleverly engineered, the mainspring and piston are hidden within the grip, a design feature that was meant to simulate the recoil of the .22 LR Olympia. Though the LP53 never appeared in any official James Bond films, it became an iconic part of the 007 legacy through promotional images and posters. With its distinctive long barrel, the LP53 was often depicted as Bond’s weapon of choice in various promotional materials.
Model: LP53
Serial: 016432
Date of Manufacture: 1953-1983
Caliber: 4.5 Cal (AKA .177 Caliber)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 9.45"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Adjustable Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Brown Grips with Checkering and Thumb Rest
Action: Break-Action / Single-Shot / Airgun
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Walther LP53, inspired by the iconic .22 LR Olympia target pistol, stands as Walther’s first and only spring-powered air pistol. Produced between 1953 and 1983, the LP53 (with LP standing for Luft Pistole, meaning air pistol in German) was an ambitious early attempt at creating a .177 target pistol. It faithfully replicated the sleek design of the Olympia while utilizing a spring piston to compress the air. Cleverly engineered, the mainspring and piston are hidden within the grip, a design feature that was meant to simulate the recoil of the .22 LR Olympia. Though the LP53 never appeared in any official James Bond films, it became an iconic part of the 007 legacy through promotional images and posters. With its distinctive long barrel, the LP53 was often depicted as Bond’s weapon of choice in various promotional materials.
Legend has it that during a photoshoot for From Russia With Love, the photographer lent Sean Connery his personal Walther LP53 when the PPK was unavailable on set. In these promotional posters, Bond is seen holding the LP53 with a black grip, although a brown grip version was also produced. The LP53 can be spotted in several famous Bond movie posters, including From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, and You Only Live Twice.
Contents:
This example will ship with the Walther LP Model 53 box and all contents pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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