Walther BV

[Guest]

Does anyone have or know of any info on these rifles. On the net or otherwise?

For those that are not familiar with the Walther BV, it had a side lever falling block action which was quite unique in a smallbore rifle. I don't think it was produced for long.

[Jim E]

In Manfred Kersten's book "Walther, a German Legend" there are several pictures of the BV and some naratives. An elegant looking smallbore.

[Raymac]

I sold and serviced these rifles when they first came on the market. I have the exploded parts listing if you are interested. I dont think an owners manual was ever printed.....they were not on the market for long. The rifle was referred to as Model UIT-E UNIVERSAL. It had many good features such as adjustable headspacing a very fast locktime and a super crisp electronic trigger. The electronic trigger system was very complex and repairs of the German electronic parts was almost impossible. Walther failed to stock replacement electronic parts and soon there were none available. Although they were very good, at this point in time it is wise to stay away from the early walther electronic rifles and pistols.....the factory would never back them up with repair parts.

[VladB]

Ray, it is nice to see your name on the board. About six years ago I bought a wonderful Walther LGR Universal Commemorative from you. It is a cherished part of my collection. Thank you very much once again.

I hope you are enjoying your retirement.

Vlad

I sold and serviced these rifles when they first came on the market. I have the exploded parts listing if you are interested. I dont think an owners manual was ever printed.....they were not on the market for long. The rifle was referred to as Model UIT-E UNIVERSAL. It had many good features such as adjustable headspacing a very fast locktime and a super crisp electronic trigger. The electronic trigger system was very complex and repairs of the German electronic parts was almost impossible. Walther failed to stock replacement electronic parts and soon there were none available. Although they were very good, at this point in time it is wise to stay away from the early walther electronic rifles and pistols.....the factory would never back them up with repair parts.

[Raymac]

Nice to hear from my old customers.....The LGR was always one of my favorites too. It was a milestome in air rifle development being the first manual cocking precompressed air rifle on the market. It was a huge step foreward in technology at the time and literally put the spring guns into retirement. Most other manufacturers promptly copied the idea and the system remained at the forefront of airgun development for many years. The later models of the JGR had improved triggers, faster locktime and better stock design but the basic principle remained. Some shooters still think it is the best system.

Keep it in nice shape like it deserves !!

regards, Ray.

[VladB]

Ray, thanks! You can be sure she is at the top of her form! She's being gently wiped and buffed and occasionally slapped :-).

Here she is:










Thank you,

Vlad

Nice to hear from my old customers.....The LGR was always one of my favorites too. It was a milestome in air rifle development being the first manual cocking precompressed air rifle on the market. It was a huge step foreward in technology at the time and literally put the spring guns into retirement. Most other manufacturers promptly copied the idea and the system remained at the forefront of airgun development for many years. The later models of the JGR had improved triggers, faster locktime and better stock design but the basic principle remained. Some shooters still think it is the best system.

Keep it in nice shape like it deserves !!

regards, Ray.

[Raymac]

Very nice.....Its the latest model I think, with the adjustable cheekpiece, late model rear sight and stock and it would have the lightened hammer for fast locktime. Also the spring-loaded piston assembly. Nice piece of wood as well.....I must have charged you extra for that !! Its also the Jubilee model with the medallion. The next model after yours was the CG90.....first of the CO2 models. If you dont already have them you should try to pick up a set or two of the seals.....they will become impossible to get [if not already]. I can give youthe part numbers if you dont have them.

[Jim E]

came in four configurations. The first was introduced in the mid-1970's, and as Raymac says, the rifle put the recoilless springer in the "alsoran" category. In the early 1890's Walther's produced the highly successful LGR Match with the only change being the stock conformation - its identical to Vlad's excpet without the adjustable cheekpiece. The LGR Match was again upgraded with the LGR Universal that took Gold at the 1983World Championship in Austrina, followed by the first Olympic Gold for men's 10 meter AF in 1984, and then the World Championship again in 1985. The excellent trigger mechanism was developed on the Walther's LGV-Speziale and remained largely unchanged for the entire 14 year LGR production run. Towards the later partof the production run,Walther's upgraded the rear sight to a more precise 20-clicker with the anti-glare tube.

It was not until Walther;s produced the LGR replacement, the LG-90, did the lock time decrease due to the shortened barrel copied from the FWB 600/601. The LG-90 and CG-90 did include dry fire capabilities. No collection of classic match air rifles can be near complete without at least one example of the revolutionary Walther's LGR.

BTW all the necessary seals and maintenance parts are readily available from JG Airguns. and our forum host - the one and only Pilkington's - can do rehabs on them

[VladB]

Thanks Ray. I got the extra seals when I got the gun. Thank you!

Very nice.....Its the latest model I think, with the adjustable cheekpiece, late model rear sight and stock and it would have the lightened hammer for fast locktime. Also the spring-loaded piston assembly. Nice piece of wood as well.....I must have charged you extra for that !! Its also the Jubilee model with the medallion. The next model after yours was the CG90.....first of the CO2 models. If you dont already have them you should try to pick up a set or two of the seals.....they will become impossible to get [if not already]. I can give youthe part numbers if you dont have them.