Hammerli-Walther Olympia-Pistole .22 LR 7.4″ Semi-Auto Pistol, 1950s C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,100
WOA#: WY231213LF001
Make: Hammerli-Walther
Model: Olympia Pistole
Serial Number: 0-5746
Year of Manufacture: 1950s
Caliber: .22 L.R.
Action Type: Single Action, Internal Hammer, Semi-Automatic Pistol
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “LENZBURG HAMMERLI WALTHER SWITZERLAND” and “Olympia-Pistole”. The right side of the slide and frame is marked “0-5746”. The bottom of the frame and slide is marked “0-5746”. The right side of the slide is marked “CAL.22 long rifle”..
Barrel Length: 7.4”. The bottom of the barrel is slotted and has weights attached and there are two drilled and tapped holes on the bottom of the frame, where weights are attached as well.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a downward sloping blade that is screw-secured to a slot in the top of the barrel. The rear sight is square notch that is adjustable for windage and dovetailed to the rear of the slide. The top of the slide is serrated to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are four-piece walnut with checkered, two-piece contoured target grip with adjustable palm-shelf on the right, thumb-shelf on the left, trigger finger-groove on the right, and checkering on the left panel below the thumb-shelf. The stocks shows some handling wear with some scattered light marks scratches in the palm rest and some the glossy finish is starting to come off in areas. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In my opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 93% of its metal finish. There are some light nicks and faint scratches about the barrel and on the right side of the frame.. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads are tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included with this gun is a total of two 10-round magazines and weights as stated above.
Our Assessment: On display is a Hammerli-Walther Olymnpia Pistole. The Walther Olympia pistol was made until 1944 when German industry was no longer able to keep up with producing pistols for sporting purposes. After the war the Walther Olympia was brought back into production by Swiss company Hammerli who made it as the Hammerli-Walther during the early 1950’s. The later pistols differ from the earlier ones in having a flat sided barrel and different mountings for barrel weights. The Hammerli made pistols can also be found fitted with a muzzle-brake, as is found here. This example sports a 9.25” barrel and is slotted for barrel weights (none included). It retains about 93% original finish, rating in about Fine condition. This would be a great piece for a Walther collection. Please see our photos and good luck! C.J.
