Walther Olympia

Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen · Pistol · Out Of Production · 1932

Weight (empty)879 g (31.0 oz)
Overall Length305 mm (12.01")
Barrel Length190 mm (7.48")
Height145 mm (5.71")
Width30 mm (1.18")
Magazine Capacity10 rounds
Action TypeBlowback
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Muzzle Velocity330 m/s (1083 fps)
Muzzle Energy141 J (104 ft·lbf)
Effective Range50 m (55 yd)
Frame MaterialSteel

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