This pistol should be of great interest to collectors of target pistols and of German pistols in particular. This version of the Olympia was only made for 3 years starting in 1938, but the Crown / N proof marks date the pistol to either 1938 or early 1939, making it even rarer. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion. This pistol is in about Fine condition as professionally refurbished with about 98% of its current finish remaining. The underside of the frame is grooved for addition of weights. This pistol is the the German Hunter variation, and has a 4 ?” barrel with a checkered walnut grip having a slight thumbrest on the left side. This model was made in four variations, three for the Olympics and one for competing in the German Hunters Association matches.

It won five Gold Medals in the 1936 Olympics, effectively ending the Olympic reign of the Colt Woodsman Target Pistol. After slight modifications it was re-released in 1936.

The Olympia models were first made in 1932 expressly for use in the 1932 Olympics where it performed well. Our Assessment: This is a rare Walther Olympia Jagerschafts Pistole. The magazine is in about Fine overall condition. The magazine shows thinning with small dings in the bottom of the bottom piece. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.īox, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with a single blued 10 round magazine with a wooden bottom piece marked “5650” on its left side. The underside of the frame is grooved for the addition of weights. There is a two position safety in the left side of the frame. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Overall, this handgun rates in about Fine condition as professionally refurbished. The proof marks are very shallow and the top of the “h” in Mehlis is missing. There are light scratches along the sides of the barrel and a tiny ding in the rear face of the slide, with a few light handling marks in the remainder. There is thinning in the front edges of the barrel and slide and a drag line under the safety. There is light pitting under the finish in the barrel, at the left rear of the slide, in the right side of the trigger guard and in the right side of the frame below the slide. Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its current metal finish. The grips rate in about Very Good to Fine overall condition.įinish Originality: The pistol has been professionally restored.īore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion. The checkering shows light wear with a few tiny mars. There are several dings and a few drag lines in the smooth areas. The wood is dark with oil staining along its top edges and in the grooves of the thumbrest and backstrap checkering. Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is a one piece checkered walnut that encloses the backstrap and extends about ?” below the bottom of the grip frame. The top of the slide has fine wavy serrations to reduce glare. The rear sight is a flat-topped “U” notch that is dovetailed into the top of the slide and screw adjustable for windage. A set screw secures the blade in the slot. Sights / Optics: The front sight is Patridge style blade with a slightly ramped rear face that is held in a slotted base that has a rounded rear ramp. The right side of the frame is marked “CAL.22 long rifle”.

The right side of the slide is marked with two “Crown / N” proof marks as used from 1912-1939.

The left rear of the frame is marked “5650” and “O”. The left rear of the slide is marked “5650” with the “6” and “)” overstamped over other numbers. Markings: The left side of the slide is marked with a Walther banner logo, “Waffenfabrik Walther Zella-Mehlis (Thur.) / Walters Patent” and “Olympia Pistole”. Year of Manufacture: 1938-1939 (The pistol was first introduced in 1938.)Īction Type: Single Action with 10 Round Detachable Magazine Model: Olympia Jagerschafts Pistole (Hunter’s Pistol)

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