Martini-Henry Pistol - Hämmerli 100 - Vintage Olympic 50m Competition Pistol - .22 LR

Published on December 24, 2024
Duration: 0:33

This video details the Hämmerli 100, a vintage Olympic 50m free pistol featuring a Martini-Henry falling block action. It highlights the single-shot loading process, precision iron sights, and an extremely light hair-trigger crucial for competition. The demonstration confirms the pistol's exceptional accuracy with tight shot groupings on a paper target.

Quick Summary

The Hämmerli 100 is a vintage Olympic 50m free pistol featuring a Martini-Henry falling block action and a .22 LR caliber. It's known for its specialized target grips, precision iron sights, and an extremely light hair-trigger, enabling exceptional accuracy demonstrated by tight shot groupings.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Hämmerli 100 Vintage Olympic Pistol
  2. 00:11Loading & Operation: Single-Shot .22 LR
  3. 00:18Live Fire: Accuracy & Hair-Trigger
  4. 00:26Results: Tight Grouping on Target

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Hämmerli 100 a unique competition pistol?

The Hämmerli 100 is a vintage Olympic 50m free pistol notable for its Martini-Henry style falling block action, specialized target grips, and an extremely light hair-trigger, all contributing to its high precision.

What caliber is the Hämmerli 100 pistol?

The Hämmerli 100 pistol is chambered in .22 LR (Long Rifle). This caliber is common for precision target shooting due to its low recoil and inherent accuracy.

How is the Hämmerli 100 loaded and operated?

The Hämmerli 100 is a single-shot pistol. It is loaded manually by opening the Martini-Henry falling block action, inserting a .22 LR cartridge into the breech, and then closing the action.

What are the key features for accuracy on the Hämmerli 100?

Key accuracy features include precision iron sights, an adjustable target sight picture, and an exceptionally light hair-trigger, characteristic of competition free pistols designed for maximum stability and control.

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