Walther LP300

Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen · Pistol · Discontinued · 2001

Also known as: Walther LP 300, LP300 XT, LP300 Club, LP300 Ultra

Overview

The Walther LP300 is a single-shot, pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) 10-metre match air pistol chambered in .177 (4.5 mm) for ISSF Olympic-discipline air pistol competition. It feeds from a removable aluminium air cylinder charged to 200 bar with an integrated pressure gauge, and offers a finely adjustable two-stage match trigger (sear engagement, travel, position and pull weight), an adjustable rear sight with interchangeable front-sight widths, and a configurable target grip. Produced from 2001 to 2008, it was the predecessor to Walther's LP400 line.

Specifications

Weight (empty)1000 g (35.3 oz)
Weight (loaded)1010 g (35.6 oz)
Overall Length410 mm (16.14")
Barrel Length232 mm (9.13")
Height135 mm (5.31")
Width50 mm (1.97")
Sight Radius340 mm (13.39")
Action TypeBreak Action
Firing MechanismFixed Firing Pin
Trigger TypeTwo Stage
Trigger Pull5 N (1.1 lbf)
Magazine Capacity1 rounds
Magazine TypeInternal
Muzzle Velocity170 m/s (558 fps)
Muzzle Energy7.5 J (6 ft·lbf)
Effective Range10 m (11 yd)
Barrel RiflingRight Hand
Frame MaterialAluminum
Barrel MaterialSteel
FinishAnodized

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Production

Production years: 2001-2008

A mainstay of Walther's 10m Olympic match air pistol line before being replaced by the LP400.

Origin

Country of origin: Germany

Discontinued: 2008

Notes

Marketed in several configurations including the LP300 XT, LP300 Club and LP300 Ultra. Succeeded by the Walther LP400 in 2009.

Background

Through the 2000s the LP300 was a common sight on Olympic and ISSF 10-metre air pistol firing lines, valued for its low felt disturbance and finely tunable target trigger before Walther superseded it with the LP400.