Walther P88
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| Walther P88 | |
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 Walther P88 |
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| Type | semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | Germany |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1988 |
| Manufacturer | Walther |
| Produced | 1988 – 1996 |
| Variants | P88 Compact, P88 Competition |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 568 g |
| Length | 187 mm (181 mm) |
| Barrel length | 102 mm (97 mm) |
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| Cartridge | 9 x 19 mm Parabellum, .22 Long Rifle |
| Action | recoil operated, locked breech, Double action |
| Feed system | 14 rounds magazine |
| Sights | fixed iron sights |
The P88 was a semiautomatic pistol developed by the Walther company of Germany in 1988, hence the model name P88. Its main feature was a high-capacity double-stacked magazine designed for military and law enforcement use.
In 1996, Walther discontinued the pistol in favour of the slightly lighter and smaller P88 Compact, which was also cheaper to manufacture.
The Walther P88 is highly prized among collectors and sport shooters due to its superb accuracy (1.5 to 2 inch groups at 25 yards) and high-quality construction.
German manufacturer Umarex produces a licenced CO2 version labelled Walther CP88 (which is in fact a revolver with a hidden, eight round cylinder).
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[edit] Variants
[edit] P88 Compact
Lighter and a bit smaller with only minor differences.
[edit] P88 Competition
Adjustable sights and other minor changes, normally chambered for .22 LR.
