Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this bolt-action rifle for a penny start auction, this is the Carl Walther Sportmodell V chambered in .22 LR w/ 25.5" Target Barrel, Crown/N Proof Marks, Single-Shot Action & Walnut Sporter Stock.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Carl Walther Waffenfabrik (Zella-Mehlis, Thüringen, Germany)
Model: Sportmodell V (Model V Target/Sporting Rifle)
Serial: 65128
Model: Sportmodell V (Model V Target/Sporting Rifle)
Serial: 65128
Date of Manufacture: Circa 1930s (Pre-WWII Weimar / Early Era)
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle (.22 LR)
Finish: Factory Original Blued Finish
Barrel Length: 25.5" Heavy Tapered Target Barrel
Optics/Sights: Tangent Elevator Rear Target Sight (Graduated 25-200 Meters) w/ Blade Front Sight Mounted on Ramp
Stock/Grips: Hand-Checkered European Walnut Sporter Stock w/ Pistol Grip, Finger Grooves & Sling Swivel Studs
Action: Single-Shot Bolt-Action Rifle w/ Rotating Bolt & Safety Lever
Markings: Receiver left side roll-marked "Waffenfabrik Walther Zella-Mehlis Thüringen" in Gothic script; barrel left side engraved "WALTHER" in banner logo alongside "Sportmodell V"; receiver bridge stamped w/ serial "65126"; barrel and receiver stamped w/ "Crown / N" commercial Nitro proof marks and caliber proof "5,4 mm".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Manufactured during the golden era of German rimfire engineering at the historic Carl Walther factory in Zella-Mehlis, the Walther Sportmodell series represents the pinnacle of pre-WWII commercial target rifles. Introduced in the late 1920s and produced through the 1930s, the Sportmodell V (Model V) was engineered specifically for precision target shooting, NRA-style competition, and marksmanship training. Built to the highest standards of old-world German craftsmanship, the Sportmodell V featured a heavy 25.5-inch target barrel, tangent elevator rear sight graduated to 200 meters, glass-smooth single-shot bolt action, crisp match trigger break, and a beautifully contoured European walnut stock featuring delicate hand checkering and forend finger grooves. These pre-war German single-shot target rifles set worldwide benchmarks for rimfire accuracy.
This specific example is an extraordinary, authentic pre-WWII Carl Walther Sportmodell V manufactured in Zella-Mehlis, Thüringen, bearing serial number 65128. Chambered in .22 LR, it features a 25.5-inch heavy target barrel, tangent rear sight, front ramp sight, single-shot feeding ramp, and an exquisite checkered European walnut stock set. High-art factory roll-markings include "Waffenfabrik Walther Zella-Mehlis Thüringen" in crisp German Gothic script on the receiver flank and "WALTHER Sportmodell V" on the barrel. The barrel and receiver proudly display matching pre-1940 "Crown / N" commercial German Nitro proof marks alongside "5,4 mm" bore proofs. Preserved in magnificent condition w/ deep original blued finish coverage, sharp walnut checkering, smooth-as-silk bolt operation, and a mirror-bright target bore w/ razor-sharp rifling, this rare Walther Sportmodell V represents a crown jewel for collectors of pre-war German firearms or premier vintage .22 target rifles.
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle (.22 LR)
Finish: Factory Original Blued Finish
Barrel Length: 25.5" Heavy Tapered Target Barrel
Optics/Sights: Tangent Elevator Rear Target Sight (Graduated 25-200 Meters) w/ Blade Front Sight Mounted on Ramp
Stock/Grips: Hand-Checkered European Walnut Sporter Stock w/ Pistol Grip, Finger Grooves & Sling Swivel Studs
Action: Single-Shot Bolt-Action Rifle w/ Rotating Bolt & Safety Lever
Markings: Receiver left side roll-marked "Waffenfabrik Walther Zella-Mehlis Thüringen" in Gothic script; barrel left side engraved "WALTHER" in banner logo alongside "Sportmodell V"; receiver bridge stamped w/ serial "65126"; barrel and receiver stamped w/ "Crown / N" commercial Nitro proof marks and caliber proof "5,4 mm".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Manufactured during the golden era of German rimfire engineering at the historic Carl Walther factory in Zella-Mehlis, the Walther Sportmodell series represents the pinnacle of pre-WWII commercial target rifles. Introduced in the late 1920s and produced through the 1930s, the Sportmodell V (Model V) was engineered specifically for precision target shooting, NRA-style competition, and marksmanship training. Built to the highest standards of old-world German craftsmanship, the Sportmodell V featured a heavy 25.5-inch target barrel, tangent elevator rear sight graduated to 200 meters, glass-smooth single-shot bolt action, crisp match trigger break, and a beautifully contoured European walnut stock featuring delicate hand checkering and forend finger grooves. These pre-war German single-shot target rifles set worldwide benchmarks for rimfire accuracy.
This specific example is an extraordinary, authentic pre-WWII Carl Walther Sportmodell V manufactured in Zella-Mehlis, Thüringen, bearing serial number 65128. Chambered in .22 LR, it features a 25.5-inch heavy target barrel, tangent rear sight, front ramp sight, single-shot feeding ramp, and an exquisite checkered European walnut stock set. High-art factory roll-markings include "Waffenfabrik Walther Zella-Mehlis Thüringen" in crisp German Gothic script on the receiver flank and "WALTHER Sportmodell V" on the barrel. The barrel and receiver proudly display matching pre-1940 "Crown / N" commercial German Nitro proof marks alongside "5,4 mm" bore proofs. Preserved in magnificent condition w/ deep original blued finish coverage, sharp walnut checkering, smooth-as-silk bolt operation, and a mirror-bright target bore w/ razor-sharp rifling, this rare Walther Sportmodell V represents a crown jewel for collectors of pre-war German firearms or premier vintage .22 target rifles.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1204244799 |
BidPrice: |
71.69 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-09-27 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
71.69 |
