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Walther Model 3  In 1910, Walther introduced the Model 3.  The Model 3 was a blowback operated pocket pistol chambered for the 7.65mm Browning.  It was larger and heavier, and Walther Model 3 Image Credit:  Rankin, James L., Walther Volume III, 1908-1980, (Coral Gables, Florida, 1981) Page 29 demonstrated a significant improvement in workmanship over the earlier guns.  As on the Model 2 the slide encloses the barrel and ends in a dual purpose barrel bushing.  The safety lever is located on the left rear of the frame.  The Model 3 had no sights, but did have a sighting groove milled into the top of the slide.   Rare among Walther pistols, the ejection port on the Model 3 is located on the left side of the slide.  Length was about 5", and  weight was 16.5 ounces.  Magazine capacity was six rounds.