Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this single-shot pistol for a penny-start auction; this is the Hammerli 100 Free Pistol.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Hammerli
Model: 100 Free Pistol
Serial: 1965
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 11 ¼" Octagon
Optics/Sights: Blade on Ramped Base Front with Adjustable Notched Rear
Stock/Grips: Contoured Walnut Target Grip with Thumb-Shelf on the Left, Adjustable Palm-Shelf on the Right, and Schnabel Tip Forend
Action: Single-Shot, Falling-Block Action
Model: 100 Free Pistol
Serial: 1965
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 11 ¼" Octagon
Optics/Sights: Blade on Ramped Base Front with Adjustable Notched Rear
Stock/Grips: Contoured Walnut Target Grip with Thumb-Shelf on the Left, Adjustable Palm-Shelf on the Right, and Schnabel Tip Forend
Action: Single-Shot, Falling-Block Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Hämmerli Model 100 Free is a classic example of Swiss precision engineering applied to Olympic-level target shooting, representing an era when free pistols were built with uncompromising focus on mechanical perfection and shooter adjustability. Produced by Hämmerli, the Model 100 was designed for international 50-meter free pistol competition, where accuracy, balance, and trigger quality are paramount. Chambered in .22 Long Rifle, it features a long, finely machined barrel with an extended sight radius, typically paired with a fully adjustable rear sight and precision front blade to allow exacting sight alignment under match conditions. The defining characteristic of the Model 100 is its extraordinarily refined trigger system, capable of extremely light pull weights measured in grams, with crisp, glass-like release that minimizes disturbance at the moment of firing. Its anatomically contoured walnut grip is deeply sculpted for one-handed shooting, offering adjustable rake and fit to accommodate individual hand geometry and shooting style, ensuring consistent grip pressure and natural point of aim. Internally, the pistol is renowned for its smooth, consistent lock work and meticulous tolerances, contributing to superb shot-to-shot uniformity and reliability with match ammunition. The overall balance of the Model 100 is deliberately forward-weighted to enhance stability during the slow, deliberate cadence of free pistol competition. Highly respected by elite competitors and collectors alike, the Hämmerli Model 100 Free stands as a benchmark of traditional European target pistol craftsmanship, embodying the precision, refinement, and discipline that defined top-tier Olympic shooting equipment of its time.
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.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Hämmerli Model 100 Free is a classic example of Swiss precision engineering applied to Olympic-level target shooting, representing an era when free pistols were built with uncompromising focus on mechanical perfection and shooter adjustability. Produced by Hämmerli, the Model 100 was designed for international 50-meter free pistol competition, where accuracy, balance, and trigger quality are paramount. Chambered in .22 Long Rifle, it features a long, finely machined barrel with an extended sight radius, typically paired with a fully adjustable rear sight and precision front blade to allow exacting sight alignment under match conditions. The defining characteristic of the Model 100 is its extraordinarily refined trigger system, capable of extremely light pull weights measured in grams, with crisp, glass-like release that minimizes disturbance at the moment of firing. Its anatomically contoured walnut grip is deeply sculpted for one-handed shooting, offering adjustable rake and fit to accommodate individual hand geometry and shooting style, ensuring consistent grip pressure and natural point of aim. Internally, the pistol is renowned for its smooth, consistent lock work and meticulous tolerances, contributing to superb shot-to-shot uniformity and reliability with match ammunition. The overall balance of the Model 100 is deliberately forward-weighted to enhance stability during the slow, deliberate cadence of free pistol competition. Highly respected by elite competitors and collectors alike, the Hämmerli Model 100 Free stands as a benchmark of traditional European target pistol craftsmanship, embodying the precision, refinement, and discipline that defined top-tier Olympic shooting equipment of its time.
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
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.




