| Walther Model 9 | |
|---|---|
 A Walther Model 9 pistol with a loaded magazine and a2 Euro coin | |
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | Germany |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1921[1] |
| Manufacturer | Carl Walther GmbH |
| Produced | 1921-1945[1] |
| No. built | appx. 200,000 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 9.2 oz (260 g)[1] |
| Length | 3.9 in (9.9 cm)[1] |
| Barrel length | 2 in (5.1 cm)[1] |
| Width | 0.669291 in (1.70000 cm)[1] |
| Height | 2.75591 in (7.0000 cm)[1] |
| Cartridge | .25 ACP[1] |
| Caliber | .25 (6.35 mm) |
| Action | Blowback-operated semi-automatic |
| Feed system | 6-roundmagazine |
| Sights | fixed |
TheWalther Model 9 was asemi-automatic pistol produced byCarl Walther GmbH and chambered in.25 ACP.
The decision to use a striker vs. that of an internal hammer like on theWalther Model 8 was to reduce overall size of the gun, but sacrificed reliability. If the striker spring is compressed for extended periods of time it can weaken and not have enough force to ignite the primer causing a misfire.[2] This can be avoided by not keeping the pistol cocked when not in use. It has a six-round detachable box magazine. The Model 9 is similar in size and function to theBaby Browning pistol which is only slightly larger. The Browning is also chambered in the .25 ACP cartridge.
DuringWorld War II, thousands of the Model 9 pistols were delivered to theWehrmacht.
