Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen · Pistol · Out Of Production · 1961
| Weight (empty) | 1276 g (45.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 300 mm (11.81") |
| Barrel Length | 146 mm (5.75") |
| Height | 145 mm (5.71") |
| Width | 50 mm (1.97") |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 270 m/s (886 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 70 J (52 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 25 m (27 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: .22 Short
The Walther OSP (Olympia-Schnellfeuer-Pistole, 'Olympic Rapid-Fire Pistol') is a purpose-built target pistol designed exclusively for the ISSF 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Olympic event. Introduced in 1961 as the spiritual successor to the .22 Short Schnellfeuer variant of the pre-war Walther Olympia, the OSP was engineered around a single goal: dump five aimed shots at five separate targets in 4, 6, or 8 seconds. Every feature serves that purpose - a low-axis Morini wraparound grip that channels recoi...
Country of Origin: Germany
Designer: Carl Walther GmbH (post-war target pistol design team)