Hämmerli 120
- Category
- Pistol
- Barrel
- 254 mm
- Weight, empty
- 1.25 kg
- Introduced
- 1972
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Hämmerli 120 is a Swiss single-shot .22 Long Rifle target pistol introduced in the early 1970s as a more affordable alternative to Hämmerli's premium free-pistol range. It uses a bolt-type breech operated by a side lever, an adjustable trigger, and precision target sights (a Patridge front blade with a fully adjustable rear) mounted on a long sight radius, giving it a reputation for excellent accuracy in precision and sport target shooting. Built on an alloy frame with a target thumbrest grip, it was offered as the standard 120-1 with checkered grips and the 120-2 with an anatomical grip.
Marketed as an economical route into serious target shooting, the Hämmerli 120 earned collectors' nickname as a 'Swiss watch of a pistol' for its precision, letting club-level competitors own a genuine Hämmerli without the price of the company's Olympic free pistols.
The 120-1 differs from the 120-2 only in grip style: the 120-1 has standard checkered target grips while the 120-2 has an anatomical (orthopedic) grip. Many surviving examples are Curio & Relic eligible. Sight radius reported at roughly 381 mm (15 in) and barrel length around 254 mm (10 in).
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Hämmerli
- Category
- Pistol
- Country
- Switzerland
- Status
- Discontinued
- Produced
- 1972 to 1985
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 254 mm
- Sight radius
- 381 mm
- Weight, empty
- 1.25 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Striker fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Capacity
- 1
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Aluminum
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Wood
- Finish
- Blued
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Effective range
- 50 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
No load solved for this record yetThe flight path is computed from a cartridge and a bullet. This record has no ammunition filed against its chambering, so there is nothing to solve.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Single shot bolt action
Side lever bolt operation
Adjustable trigger
Patridge front sight
Adjustable rear sight
Grooved receiver for optics
Target thumbrest grip
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 151 .22 Long Rifle pistols | 1.25 kg | 900 g | Heavier than about 90% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 155 .22 Long Rifle pistols | 254 mm | 140 mm | Longer than about 90% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 156 .22 Long Rifle pistols | 1 | 9 | Holds fewer rounds than about 90% |
Answers
Questions about the Hämmerli 120
How much does the Hämmerli 120 weigh?
The Hämmerli 120 weighs 1.25 kg (2.76 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Hämmerli 120?
The Hämmerli 120 is chambered in .22 Long Rifle.
How many rounds does the Hämmerli 120 hold?
The Hämmerli 120 holds 1 rounds.
How long is the Hämmerli 120?
The Hämmerli 120 has a 254 mm (10.00 in) barrel.
Who makes the Hämmerli 120?
The Hämmerli 120 is made by Hämmerli (Switzerland).
When was the Hämmerli 120 introduced?
The Hämmerli 120 was introduced in 1972 and discontinued in 1985.
How does the Hämmerli 120 operate?
The Hämmerli 120 uses a bolt action, and its firing mechanism is striker fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
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- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
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Provenance
What the record holds
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In service
Provenance
Confidence in this record
62%
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