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Walther Modell 1
Photo: Waffenfabrik Walther Zella-Mehlis, fabricant · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
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WaltherModell1

Pistols · Germany · 1908
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WaltherModell1

Walther Modell 1
Walther Modell 1 Photo: Waffenfabrik Walther Zella-Mehlis, fabricant · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
10
Accuracy
30
Magazine Capacity
25
Reliability
75
Concealability
90
Ergonomics
50
Recoil Control
80
Maintenance Ease
85
Modularity
0
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Germany
ManufacturerCarl Walther GmbH
CategoryPistols
EraPre-WWI / Industrial Age
In service1908–1910
Operators1 countries
Quantity1,000
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
48
Pistols MASS Rating
35/63
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
485/572
All-Time
Pistols · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
10
Accuracy
30
Magazine Capacity
25
Reliability
75
Concealability
90
Ergonomics
50
Recoil Control
80
Maintenance Ease
85
Modularity
0
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Walther Modell 1
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1908–1910
Quantity
1,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
35
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
48
pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1908
  • Service Entry Year1908
  • DesignerCarl Walther
  • Weight (Empty)0.52 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)0.6 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics5MOD.5
  • Muzzle Velocity210 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy100
  • Effective Range (point)10 m
  • Effective Range (area)15 m
  • Maximum Range50 m
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Total Production1,000
  • Production Start1908
  • Production End1910
  • Variants0
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width22 mm
  • Height90 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1908Production started
  2. 1910Production ended
118
years in service
2
years in production
1,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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