Hämmerli 203
Hämmerli · Pistol · Discontinued · 1958
Also known as: Hämmerli-Walther 203, Hämmerli International 203, 203
Overview
The Hämmerli 203 is a Swiss .22 Long Rifle semi-automatic target pistol, part of the Hämmerli International 200 series built in Lenzburg under a Walther license and derived from the pre-war Walther Olympia design. The blowback-operated pistol features a long fixed barrel with a double-vent muzzle compensator, removable barrel weights, an adjustable micrometer rear sight and walnut target grips, and feeds from a 10-round detachable magazine. It was built for 25-metre precision and standard-pistol competition during the 1950s.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1080 g (38.1 oz) |
| Barrel Length | 191 mm (7.52") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 330 m/s (1083 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 141 J (104 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 22 LR, 5.6x15mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Adjustable Target Sights, Adjustable Micrometer Rear Sight, Muzzle Compensator, Removable Barrel Weights, Walnut Target Grips, Fixed Barrel
Service history
Operators
- Competitive target shooters
Production
Production years: 1952-1958
Part of the Hämmerli International 200 series; total 203 production not publicly documented
Origin
Country of origin: Switzerland
Designer: Fritz Walther
Notes
Often marked 'Hämmerli-Walther'. The 200 series International pistols were manufactured roughly 1952-1958; the 203 corresponds to the 1958-type configuration. Documented weight (~38 oz) may include factory barrel weights.
Background
Hämmerli built its International target pistols on the Walther Olympia design licensed from Carl Walther, pairing Swiss match-grade fit with a proven German blueprint that had dominated pre-war Olympic rapid-fire shooting.