Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen · Pistol · Out Of Production · 1932
| Weight (empty) | 879 g (31.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 305 mm (12.01") |
| Barrel Length | 190 mm (7.48") |
| Height | 145 mm (5.71") |
| Width | 30 mm (1.18") |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 330 m/s (1083 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 141 J (104 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
The Walther Olympia is a single-action, blowback-operated .22 caliber semi-automatic target pistol designed by Fritz Walther and introduced in 1932 for the Los Angeles Olympics. The 1936 redesign - timed for the Berlin Olympics - became one of the most successful competition pistols of the 20th century, sweeping multiple gold medals at the Berlin Games. Built on a fixed-barrel blowback action with an integrated under-barrel slot for removable barrel weights, the Olympia offered exceptional accur...
Country of Origin: Germany
Designer: Fritz Walther