Colt M1917
| Factions | Weapon | Icon | Classes | Ammo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 US |
 Colt M1917 |
 |
 Gunner Radioman |
6 / 18 |
| Damage Base | Headshot × | Chest × | Stomach × | Leg × | Arm × | Reload Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | ×3.7 = 162.8 | ×2.4 = 105.6 | ×2.3 = 101.2 | ×1.3 = 57.2 | ×0.95 = 41.8 | 2.66 Seconds |
| Designation | Weapon Type | Fire Modes | Fire Rate | Bullet Spread ° | Range Modifier | Muzzle Velocity | Projectile weight | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1917 | Revolvers | Single+Double+Fanning | 400 RPM | 8.5° & 1.3° ADS | 0.85 | 231 m/s | 14.9g (229.9gr) | 1 kg (2.2 lbs) |
| Full name | Caliber | Place of Origin | Date | Manufacturer | Barrel Length | Total Length | Weapon Script Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt M1917 Revolver | .45ACP | USA | 1917 | Colt | 14 cm (5.5 in) | 27 cm (10.8 in) | weapon_m1917 |
The Walther PPK is a compact German semi-automatic pistol chambered most commonly in .32 ACP (7.65×17mm), with variants also produced in calibers such as .380 ACP and .22 LR. It is a blowback-operated, double-action/single-action design intended for discreet carry while retaining the core safety features of the larger Walther PP. The PPK is best known for its concealability and its long service life with police, military, and civilian users worldwide.
HISTORY
Walther introduced the PPK in 1931 as a shortened version of the Walther PP intended for plainclothes and investigative police use (the “K” referring to Kriminal in Walther’s naming). By reducing barrel and grip length while keeping the PP’s DA/SA mechanism and safety/decocker, the PPK offered a practical balance of portability and safe handling for close-range defensive roles. It became widely issued and purchased across Europe before and during World War II, particularly among police and government users.
After 1945, production continued through a mix of postwar manufacturing arrangements and later renewed commercial production, keeping the PPK family common on the law-enforcement and civilian markets for decades. In the United States, the 1968 import-point system led to the related PPK/S configuration, which helped sustain the design’s popularity and availability. The result is a compact pistol pattern that remained relevant far beyond its original 1930s role and is still one of the most recognizable small service pistols of the 20th century.
Imperial War Museums – Walther PPK (collection entry)
Royal Armouries – Walther Model PPK (collection entry)
Smithsonian (National Museum of American History) – Walther PPK Semiautomatic Pistol (collection entry)
Ian V. Hogg, Pistols of the World (Krause Publications)