Walther 1911 .22 LR Rail Gun (Colt-Licensed), 5-inch Barrel, Matte Black, 12+1 Capacity
Made by Carl Walther in Germany and imported by Walther Arms in Fort Smith, AR, this full-size 1911-style .22 LR features Colt trademarks under license with the prancing pony on the slide. It has German C.I.P. proof marks and a government-length 5-inch barrel. The pistol includes an integral four-slot Picatinny/1913 accessory rail, fixed 3-dot sights, and comes in excellent condition with its factory case, manual, and one 12-round magazine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This example shows little evidence of prior use. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Factory Colt/Walther black hard case with matching serial-numbered label
- Colt 1911 .22 LR instruction manual
- One factory .22 LR single-stack steel 12-round magazine (base marked "517")
This Walther-built 1911 Rail Gun delivers the familiar government-profile 1911 platform in .22 LR with a 5-inch barrel and 12+1 capacity. It is single-action and hammer-fired, with a commander-style ring hammer and a skeletonized three-hole trigger that align with the classic 1911 feel.
The pistol wears a matte black finish on both slide and frame, with front and rear slide serrations for positive manipulation. An integral four-slot accessory rail (Picatinny/1913 style) is machined into the dustcover for mounting compatible lights or accessories.
Controls include a beavertail-style grip safety and a left-side manual thumb safety. Checkered black synthetic grip panels provide a secure hold consistent with the full-size 1911 format.
Sighting is straightforward and durable, with a fixed 3-dot system: a front blade with dot and a dovetailed rear notch that is drift-adjustable for windage. These sights complement the pistol’s practical range role in .22 LR.
Markings and provenance are well documented: Colt trademarks are used under license, the slide bears the Colt prancing pony logo, and the pistol carries German C.I.P. proof marks along with DE and CW marks. The case label shows article number 517.03.08, matching the listed Walther mfg. part number.