Hämmerli FP 10

Hämmerli AG · Pistol · Discontinued

Also known as: Hämmerli FP10, FP-10

Overview

The Hämmerli FP 10 is a Swiss single-shot free pistol chambered in .22 Long Rifle, built by Hämmerli of Lenzburg for the ISSF 50 metre free pistol precision event. It uses a falling-block breech, a highly adjustable mechanical set trigger, adjustable target sights, and an anatomically shaped adjustable wooden grip with removable balance weights. It succeeded the Hämmerli 160/162 free pistols and was itself later replaced by the FP 60.

Specifications

Weight (empty)1200 g (42.3 oz)
Barrel Length340 mm (13.39")
Action TypeFalling Block
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Trigger TypeSet Trigger
Magazine Capacity1 rounds
Effective Range50 m (55 yd)
Barrel RiflingRight Hand
Frame MaterialSteel
Barrel MaterialSteel
Stock MaterialWood

Calibers

Features

Production

Match target pistol produced by Hämmerli AG, Lenzburg, Switzerland

Origin

Country of origin: Switzerland

Notes

Free pistols are fired one-handed at a distance of 50 metres. Barrel length confirmed at 34 cm; empty weight is approximate and consistent with the free-pistol class and its longer barrel relative to the successor FP 60.

Background

The FP 10 continued Hämmerli's long dominance of Olympic free-pistol shooting; the company's precision single-shot .22 target pistols were the arm of choice for many 50 metre pistol medalists through the late 20th century.