Walther P22 CA .22 LR Compact Pistol, 3.42 in Barrel, DA/SA, 10+1, German-Made with S&W Import Mark
This Walther P22 CA is a compact, German-made .22 LR pistol with a 3.42 inch steel barrel, DA/SA hammer-fired blowback action, and a matte black finish. It carries German CIP proofs, a two-letter "BC" chamber code, and a Smith & Wesson Springfield, MA import mark, offering clear provenance alongside practical features and ambidextrous controls.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The exterior shows scattered scratches and small scuff marks consistent with prior handling and use.
What’s Included
- Walther P22 CA pistol
- 1x 10-round steel magazine with finger-rest baseplate
The P22 CA pairs a matte black slide with a durable polymer frame for a lightweight, compact package chambered in .22 LR. Its 3.42 inch steel barrel and simple blowback system support reliable function, while the DA/SA trigger and external ring-style hammer provide familiar, controllable operation.
Controls are fully ambidextrous where they matter most. The paddle-style magazine release at the trigger guard and the slide-mounted manual safety are both ambidextrous, making the pistol accommodating for a wide range of shooters. Front and rear diagonal slide serrations aid manipulation.
Sight setup is straightforward and user-friendly. The front is a blade post, and the rear is a square-notch unit adjustable for windage via a top screw, allowing quick corrections. A three-slot accessory rail on the dust cover supports lights or other rail-mounted additions as needed.
Origin and markings are well documented. This pistol is made in Germany and bears DE and eagle N proof marks along with the two-letter "BC" chamber code. The left side carries "SMITH & WESSON – Springfield, MA" as the import stamp. The serial number is displayed on a recessed plate on the frame.

