Walther OSP

Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen · Pistol · Out Of Production · 1961

Weight (empty)1276 g (45.0 oz)
Overall Length300 mm (11.81")
Barrel Length146 mm (5.75")
Height145 mm (5.71")
Width50 mm (1.97")
Magazine Capacity5 rounds
Action TypeBlowback
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Muzzle Velocity270 m/s (886 fps)
Muzzle Energy70 J (52 ft·lbf)
Effective Range25 m (27 yd)
Frame MaterialSteel

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)