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The hammer does not truly fall, it is driven by the force of a spring. When released by the trigger, it is driven forward in a fraction of a second, moving fast enough to barely be visible while moving. The exact speed will depend on the force of the spring, weight and length of the hammer, but I would estimate the hammer moves around 200 feet per second.
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