Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen · Pistol · Out Of Production · 1961
| Weight (empty) | 340 g (12.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 130 mm (5.12") |
| Barrel Length | 65 mm (2.56") |
| Height | 95 mm (3.74") |
| Width | 23 mm (0.91") |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action |
| Muzzle Velocity | 230 m/s (755 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 86 J (63 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 15 m (16 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: .25 ACP
The Walther TP (Taschen Pistole, 'pocket pistol') is a small, double-action semi-automatic vest pocket pistol introduced in 1961 as Walther's first post-WWII pocket pistol design. Drawing on the lines of the pre-war Walther Model 9, the TP was offered primarily in .25 ACP (6.35mm) with a smaller run in .22 Long Rifle. Its compact dimensions - just 130mm long and 340g - made it a quintessential concealed-carry firearm of the early 1960s. The pistol features a concealed hammer, straight blowback o...
Country of Origin: Germany
Designer: Carl Walther GmbH design team