Walther 1250 Dominator

Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen · Rifle · Discontinued · 2008

Also known as: Walther Dominator 1250, Walther 1250 Dominator PCP

Overview

The Walther 1250 Dominator is a pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air rifle chambered for .22 and .177 caliber pellets. Fed from an 8-shot rotary magazine and cycled by a bolt action, it draws from a 300 bar (4,350 psi) removable air reservoir that delivers roughly 100 useful shots per fill. The free-floated, rifled barrel and regulated valve give it competition-grade consistency, while the ambidextrous synthetic stock and 11mm dovetail plus Picatinny scope rail make it a popular field-target and small-game platform.

Specifications

Weight (empty)3400 g (119.9 oz)
Overall Length1040 mm (40.94")
Barrel Length600 mm (23.62")
Action TypeBolt Action
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Trigger TypeTwo Stage
Trigger Pull20 N (4.5 lbf)
Magazine Capacity8 rounds
Magazine TypeRotary
Muzzle Velocity305 m/s (1001 fps)
Muzzle Energy40 J (30 ft·lbf)
Effective Range50 m (55 yd)
Barrel RiflingRight Hand
Frame MaterialSteel
Barrel MaterialSteel
Stock MaterialPolymer
FinishMatte Black

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Production

Production years: 2008-2010s

Consumer sporting air rifle; no military or law-enforcement service use

Origin

Country of origin: Germany

Notes

Distributed in North America by Umarex USA. Offered in .177 and .22 calibers, and in a Field Target (FT) configuration with a laminate stock. The removable reservoir sits under the barrel, so the barrel is free-floated to prevent point-of-impact shift as pressure drops.

Background

The Dominator name marked Walther's push into the high-power regulated PCP market, competing against British field-target rifles like the Air Arms S510 with a German-engineered 300 bar system rated for around 100 shots per fill.