Null A semi-auto Walther Olympia pentathlon-pistol, 1936, with barrel weights
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A semi-auto Walther Olympia pentathlon-pistol, 1936, with barrel weights Cal. .22lr, SN. 4782o, matching numbers. Bright, square-round barrel, length 240 mm. Eight-shot. Proof mark crown/"N". Adjustable rear sight and front sight, white contrast dot on front sight. Rotary lever safety. All steel manufacture. On left side of breech company name with addition "Olympia-Pistole", on right side "Cal. 22Long Rifle". Complete, original bluing. Walnut sports grip panels with indicated thumb rest and coarse chequering, small scratch on bottom left. Matching-numbered blued magazine. WBK: Attention - For this gun we will need to obtain an export license for you, based on your import permit (if needed in your country) or through your firearms dealer - more info here Condition: I

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A semi-auto Walther Olympia pentathlon-pistol, 1936, with barrel weights Cal. .22lr, SN. 4782o, matching numbers. Bright, square-round barrel, length 240 mm. Eight-shot. Proof mark crown/"N". Adjustable rear sight and front sight, white contrast dot on front sight. Rotary lever safety. All steel manufacture. On left side of breech company name with addition "Olympia-Pistole", on right side "Cal. 22Long Rifle". Complete, original bluing. Walnut sports grip panels with indicated thumb rest and coarse chequering, small scratch on bottom left. Matching-numbered blued magazine. WBK: Attention - For this gun we will need to obtain an export license for you, based on your import permit (if needed in your country) or through your firearms dealer - more info here Condition: I

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