Hämmerli 207
Hämmerli · Pistol · Out Of Production · 1963
Also known as: Hämmerli International 207, Model 207
Overview
The Hämmerli 207 is a Swiss .22 Short semi-automatic rapid-fire target pistol, part of Hämmerli's 'International' 206/207 series built for the 25 m rapid-fire pistol discipline of ISSF and Olympic competition. It uses a simple blowback action with a hammer-fired, finely adjustable single-action trigger, and pairs a match-grade barrel with adjustable target sights and an anatomically shaped wooden grip. The low-recoiling .22 Short chambering and precision Swiss manufacture made the International series a favourite of competitive rapid-fire shooters before it was succeeded by Hämmerli's later 209/210 designs.
Specifications
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 329 m/s (1079 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 102 J (75 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 25 m (27 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .22 Short · primary — also known as .22 Short
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Features: Adjustable Sights, Adjustable Trigger, Match Grade Barrel, Anatomical Target Grip
Production
Part of Hämmerli's International 206/207 rapid-fire target pistol series.
Origin
Country of origin: Switzerland
Discontinued: 1966
Notes
Member of Hämmerli's 200-series 'International' match pistols with a ~7 in barrel carrying an integral muzzle brake and adjustable barrel weights. The 207 was offered both as the .22 Short 'International Olympia' rapid-fire pistol (built c.1963–1966) and as a .22 LR 'American Model' target pistol (c.1962–1969); this entry covers the .22 Short rapid-fire version. Serrated ramp front and adjustable rear target sights. Most physical dimensions are unconfirmed from primary sources.
Background
Hämmerli's 200-series match pistols dominated Olympic and ISSF pistol shooting through the mid-20th century, and the .22 Short 'International' rapid-fire guns like the 207 were engineered around a single sport - knocking down five turning targets in as little as four seconds.