Scarce Walther 1925 Olympia pistol with long, special-order 9.25" barrel, later exported to England and British proofed, with near-mirror bore and correct manual mechanics.

Description:

Walther Olympia, with special order long barrel and British proofing. SN: 4775. Cal: 22LR. Standard configuration Walther Olympia with adjustable front and drift rear sight having 9.25? barrel. Usual Walther markings on left and right sides of slide. Triple set of Crown/N proofs on right side of slide, barrel and frame. British BNP proofs on left side of slide, barrel and frame along with the caliber .22LR and pressure testing denotation. Wraparound checkered wood grip, thumbrest on right side. Original mag with two viewing slots on the right side and pinned floorplate is marked “36” on the right side. PROVENANCE: Previously owned and white-highlighted by Warren Buxton who had photographed this pistol for inclusion in his still-unpublished book focused on Olympia pistols.

Condition:

VG with the barrel an old refinish/touched up, subsequent wear blending in with the balance of the pistol, now with light pitting on left side of the slide and left edge of trigger guard. Frontstrap with scattered light scratches and dings as one might expect from a pistol that has seen moderate use. Comparable condition grip with a small loss on the right side, near the upper rear corner of the checkered panel, and a hairline crack at the base. Bright bore with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. One of the more unusual Walther Olympia pistols, especially nice in having a British history to succeed its German origin!