Walther P22 First Generation .22 LR Compact DA/SA Pistol, 3.4 in Threaded Barrel, German-Made, Black, 10+1
This first-generation (pre-Q) Walther P22 is a German-made compact .22 LR with Ulm proof marks and a BC date code indicating 2012 production. It features the standard 3.4 in barrel with factory threading under the muzzle nut for an M8x0.75 adapter, a zinc-alloy slide with a protective black finish over a polymer frame, and a 10+1 capacity. S&W import marks are present, along with the slide legend "Carl Walther Ulm/Do Made in Germany cal. 22 L.r."
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are markings from previous handling and other signs of use. The frame shows white residue throughout. The bore is bright and clean. See photos for details.
What's Included
- Walther P22 pistol
- 2 factory Walther P22 10-round steel magazines with finger-rest baseplates
German manufacture at Ulm and full proofing set this P22 apart, with DE, eagle over N, and Ulm antler marks visible, plus SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD, MA, U.S.A. import markings. The BC date code confirms 2012 production, aligning with first-generation features and slide legend.
Designed as a compact, blowback-operated DA/SA pistol, it uses an external ring-spurred hammer and a polymer frame paired with a zinc-alloy slide finished in black. Capacity is 10+1 in .22 LR, making it a handy size with approachable controls.
Controls include a paddle-style magazine release and a slide-mounted manual safety. A magazine disconnect is present, and the DA/SA trigger system supports both double-action and single-action operation.
Sights are straightforward and practical: a red fiber-optic front and a rear notch adjustable for windage. The 3.4 in steel barrel is the standard P22 pattern, threaded under the factory muzzle nut for an M8x0.75 adapter. An integral multi-slot accessory rail on the dust cover allows mounting compatible accessories.