Walther Q5 Match Steel Frame Patriot Edition 9mm Competition Pistol, Manufactured 2020
Archival record: Specifications and condition reflect the firearm as listed at the time of auction.
Final Auction Price: $3,701.00
The Walther Q5 Match Steel Frame Patriot Edition is a premium competition pistol that combines Walther's renowned match performance with limited edition Italian engraving celebrating American patriotism. Built on the steel framed Q5 Match platform, this 2020 example features exquisite engraving by Italy's Bottega Giovanelli, transforming one of Walther's finest competition pistols into a true collector's piece while retaining all of the performance that made the Q5 Match series famous.
Identification
MMA#: 260507PB008
Make: Walther
Model: Q5 Match Steel Frame Patriot Edition
Serial Number: M03-161
Year of Manufacture: 2020
Caliber: 9mm
Action Type: Striker Fired Semi Automatic Pistol with Detachable Magazine
Barrel Length: 5 Inches
Sights / Optics
The front sight is a serrated Patridge blade fixed to the slide. The rear sight is a fully adjustable LPA square notch dovetailed into the slide, allowing precise adjustments for target and competition shooting.
Grip Configuration & Condition
The pistol features Walther's one piece wraparound polymer grip that encloses the backstrap while leaving the finely checkered steel front strap exposed. The grip panels are checkered, the backstrap is serrated, and the overall ergonomics are characteristic of Walther's highly regarded competition pistols.
Overall grip condition: Excellent.
Finish & Overall Condition
Type of Finish: Tenifer Nitride Treated Steel
Finish Originality: Original
This pistol retains approximately 99 percent of its original finish. The engraved surfaces remain crisp with virtually no visible wear. Overall condition is Excellent.
Bore & Mechanics
Bore Condition: The bore is mirror bright with sharp polygonal rifling and no erosion. In the original evaluator's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The pistol was not test fired. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be desired before use.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories
Included are:
Factory two piece box with matching end label
Presentation display briefcase
Two 15 round magazines
Cable lock with keys
Factory test target
Tool kit
Factory owner's manual and paperwork
Our Assessment
Walther has long been recognized as one of the premier names in competition handguns, and the Q5 Match Steel Frame represents the pinnacle of the company's modern striker fired pistol design. Unlike the standard polymer framed Q5, the Steel Frame variant uses a precision machined steel frame that adds weight exactly where competitive shooters want it, reducing muzzle rise and allowing for faster, more consistent follow up shots.
The pistol features Walther's outstanding Performance Duty Trigger, renowned for its light, clean break and exceptionally short reset. Combined with the five inch barrel, excellent ergonomics, adjustable LPA target sights, and low bore axis, the result is a pistol that has become a favorite in practical shooting competitions around the world.
What truly distinguishes this example, however, is its Patriot Edition presentation. The slide has been masterfully engraved by Bottega Giovanelli of Italy, one of the world's most respected firearm engraving houses. One side depicts a majestic American bald eagle set against a waving American flag, while the opposite side features another soaring eagle alongside the Statue of Liberty. The detailed engraving elevates the pistol from an already exceptional competition firearm into a limited production presentation piece celebrating American heritage.
Manufactured in 2020, this Patriot Edition remains in Excellent condition, retaining approximately 99 percent of its original finish. Complete with its factory presentation briefcase, matching box, magazines, test target, tool kit, and paperwork, it offers collectors and competitive shooters an opportunity to own one of the most visually striking versions of Walther's acclaimed Q5 Match Steel Frame platform.
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