Deluxe Boxed* Early Version Walther LP53 .177 Target Air Pistol with Original Barrel Weights, Inter-changeable Sight Blades and Other Accessories. 21802. Deluxe Boxed* Early Version Walther LP53 .177 Target Air Pistol with Original Barrel Weights, Inter-changeable Sight Blades and Other Accessories. 21802. .177 Air Pistols

The LP53 (LP stands for luft pistole – German for air pistol) is Walther’s early (1953-1983) .177 target pistol. It copies the lines of their famous .22 LR model 1936 Olympia II target pistol, and it uses a spring piston to compress the air. he LP53 is all metal with beautifully formed plastic grip panels. The early pistols had a beavertail extension that curved down over the web of the hand; later guns also had an extension, but it was straight. The trigger blade is thin and elegant – looking exactly like a firearm trigger. In fact, there’s nothing about the LP53 that doesn’t look right, which is why the movie posters for early James Bond films show him holding an air pistol instead of his service PPK. The story is that the photographer used the air pistol instead of Bond’s service (at the time) Walther PPK because they were in England where the laws concerning firearms are more restrictive. This example serial number ‘124241’ is in very nice original condition. The grips are undamaged, and the metalwork is near mint with only very minor rubbing to the front of the barrel from the cocking aid. The pistol comes in its original deluxe silk/velvet lined case, along with its barrel weights, pellet tin, cocking aid, interchangeable rear sight blades, user manual and barrel tool. The pistol cocks and fires perfectly with a strong spring action. The price for this complete set includes UK delivery. NB As a post 1939 Air Pistol the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale & delivery of this item. 21802.