Description
Few modern sporting pistols blur the line between functional field arm and artistic presentation piece quite like this extraordinary Walther P99 Prototype “LA Chasse”, Wildmeister Duderstaedt. Chambered in 9mm, this rare variant represents a fascinating collaboration between Walther’s advanced polymer-frame engineering and traditional European hunting culture, resulting in a pistol that feels equally at home in a collector’s display case as it does in the field.
At first glance, the pistol’s visual identity sets it apart from standard-production P99 models. The slide is richly embellished with elegant oak-leaf engraving motifs, a time-honored symbol in Germanic hunting tradition, flowing seamlessly along the flats and contours of the slide. The detailing is tasteful rather than excessive, enhancing the pistol’s lines while preserving its purposeful, modern silhouette.
Prominently engraved along the slide is the inscription “nach Wildmeister Duderstaedt,” honoring the renowned German hunting authority whose legacy inspired this special edition. Complementing this tribute is the “LA CHASSE” marking and stag emblem, reinforcing the pistol’s connection to the European sporting and tracking heritage. Together, these engravings transform the P99 platform into a narrative piece, one that tells a story of fieldcraft, tradition, and precision.
The pistol’s two-tone configuration further enhances its visual appeal. The matte-black engraved slide contrasts beautifully with the earth-toned polymer frame, a palette clearly inspired by woodland environments. Adding to both aesthetics and ergonomics is the textured grip treatment, including a contrasting wood-tone insert panel that subtly echoes classic sporting rifle design, an unusual and striking feature on a polymer-framed handgun.
From a performance standpoint, the platform remains pure Walther. The P99 is celebrated for its exceptional ergonomics, intuitive controls, and innovative striker-fired system. Its sculpted grip geometry, ambidextrous magazine release, and precision sight configuration make it as shootable as it is collectible. Fiber-optic style sights further enhance target acquisition, reinforcing the pistol’s sporting intent.
Accompanying the pistol is its factory presentation ensemble, including original case, documentation, and literature specific to the LA Chasse / Wildmeister series. The included materials, particularly the hunting-themed booklet, deepen the historical and conceptual context behind the model, underscoring its role as more than a standard catalog offering.
