Walther GSP (Gebrauchs Sportpistole), .22 Long Rifle (5,6x15 mmR)

Описание: Type: Semiautomatic pistol
Produced: 1968-Present
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle (5,6x15 mmR)
Action: Blowback
Trigger: Single action
Safety: Thumb lever
Magazine: 5 rounds, box single
Sights: Rear, open aperture, adjustable (horizontal/vertical), square notch; Front ramp shape fixed (interchangeable)
Grooves: 6 grooves, right-hand twist
Barrel length: 4.53" (115 mm)
Overall length: 11.5" (292 mm)

The Walther GSP (Gebrauchs Sportpistole/Sport Pistol for Standard Use) is a single action, precision targetshooting pistol made in Germany by Walther Sportwaffen. It has the same technical base as the Walther OSP and thus is almost identical in outward appearance, albeit slightly longer and heavier than the OSP. It introduced the modern slab-side barrel, and has a noticeably oval trigger aperture. It has a shorter sight radius than OSP.
The GSP was introduced on the world market in 1968 and was chambered for .22 Long Rifle. At the end of 1971, Walther began offering the pistol in .32 S&W Long Wadcutter cartridge (GSP-C) with a conversion unit (comprising bolt, barrel and magazine) to transform it into .22 Long Rifle if required. Regardless of its original caliber, conversion units for the other caliber are available and easily interchangeable. The anatomical, adjustable walnut grips were also available, on order from Walther, for left-handed shooters. In 1988, Walther introduced a fully adjustable (for pull, stop and angle) two-stage trigger that athletes could retrofit their pistols with. The trigger unit can be replaced by a special training unit which as a ratchet device and gives five «dry shots» for every winding.
Under the N.Y. Safe Act the Walther GSP is now classified as an assault weapon under N.Y. state law. It is also classified as an assault weapon under Chicago and Cook County laws due to the magazine being outside of the pistol grip.

Credits:
Author's knowledge;
HOGG, Ian; WEEKS, John - Pistols of The World: A Comprehensive Illustrated Encyclopedia of The World's Pistols and Revolvers from 1870 to the Present Day. 3rd ed. Illinois: DBI Books, Inc., 1992. ISBN 0-87349-128-9;
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walther...

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