Walther Sportmodell .22 LR Single-Shot Bolt-Action Rifle, Pre-War German, 26 in Threaded Barrel, Blued, Vintage 3x36 Scope
This pre-war Walther Sportmodell stands out as a single-shot .22 LR bolt-action rifle made in Germany by Carl Walther in Zella-Mehlis during 1935–1936. It features a 26-inch steel barrel with external muzzle threads, a blued steel receiver, and German commercial nitro proof markings with the "Nitro" legend. A vintage 3x36 scope with external adjustments and a fine crosshair reticle is installed, adding period-correct appeal and practical utility.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The exterior shows various cosmetic imperfections, scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. There is a crack on the right side of the grip.
What’s Included
- Optic: 3x36 scope installed
- Reticle: Fine crosshair reticle
- Optic Features: Windage and elevation turrets
- Rings: Steel scope rings
- Bases: Screw-on scope bases installed
Manufactured in Germany, this Sportmodell uses a single-shot loading/ejection port with no magazine well, true to the model’s design. The action uses a round bolt body with a turned-down bolt handle and round knob, offering straightforward manipulation for precise, deliberate shooting.
The rifle retains traditional features including a tangent rear sight with a sliding elevation ramp and a front sight base. The barrel is steel and measures 26 inches, with external muzzle threads and no thread protector shown. The blued finish on the receiver and barrel pairs with German commercial nitro proof marks and the "Nitro" legend.
The hardwood stock presents classic details: a pistol-grip profile with checkered grip panels, a right-side fore-end grasping groove, fixed sling swivels, and a checkered steel buttplate. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches, providing a familiar sporting fit.
A vintage 3x36 scope is installed on steel rings and screw-on bases. The optic uses external windage and elevation adjustments and a fine crosshair reticle, aligning well with the rifle’s period and intended precision. This configuration offers a clean sight picture while preserving the rifle’s pre-war character.
Made in Germany by Carl Walther in Zella-Mehlis during 1935–1936, this Sportmodell brings together pre-war manufacturing, intact proof markings, and a period-appropriate scope setup in a single-shot .22 LR platform.