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05/12/2017 22:42:42
Walther LGR.
With thanks to Nick for the following information:
Walther LGR overview:
Introduced in 1974 LGR = Luftgewehr Rückstossfreie =Air rifle Recoilless
Models available:
LGR - The standard model, Beech wood stock, pistol grip and extreme fore end are stippled.
LGR Match - Walnut stock. Compared to the standard model, extensive stippling on the fore end extending from the trigger guard to the cocking lever handle, higher sight line (for head up shooting style) supplied with front and rear sight riser blocks. Slimmer and more upright pistol grip , no thumb groove on pistol grip.
LGR Laufende Scheibe (Often referred to as the RT or Running Target, Walther use the terminology Moving Target) – Distinctive thumbhole stock, adjustable height cheekpiece, wooden butt plate, no open sights and a single stage trigger.
LGR Match Universal – Introduced May 1980(1), generally as Match model but featuring a detachable cheek piece to vary the sightline height. Originally 3 cheekpieces were supplied, broadly replicating the Standard/Match/Moving Target sightlines, by the end of 1980 only two were supplied (2).
1983 saw a new adjustable riser system for the cheek piece, offering more adjustment (see manual p.12 &13 for details).
LGR Match Junior – Announced May 1980 (1), available early 1981. Reduced stock dimensions for the junior shooter, butt and fore end shortened, pistol grip to trigger distance also reduced. Supplied with the lighter 150g muzzle weight.
Walther LGR
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05/12/2017 22:44:03
Walther LGR-RT (First variant)
Courtesy of Leonardj.
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05/12/2017 22:45:20
Walther LGR Universal.
With thanks to Mike H for the first two pics.
This version has a later model diopter sight.
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05/12/2017 22:46:40
Walther LGR Match.
With thanks to Mike H for the first two pics.
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05/12/2017 22:48:03
Walther LGR-RT (second variant).
With thanks to Mike H for these pics.
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05/12/2017 22:49:16
Walther LGR UIT stock.
With thanks to Mike H for these pics.
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05/12/2017 22:50:29
Walther LGR competition success information 1979/1980.
With thanks to Nick for these scans.
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05/12/2017 22:52:09
Walther LGR owner's manual
With thanks to Nick for these scans.
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13/02/2019 15:27:59
Walther LGR rebuild pics
With thanks to Paul in Pereira.
See this page:
http://precisionandina.com/walther-lgr-rebuild/
See also this superb video of replacing an LGR valve first uploaded to Youtube by "tenmetrepeter":
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17/05/2019 12:16:43
Walther LGR Match
With thanks to Mark D for these pics.
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25/05/2019 17:27:27
Walther LGR replacement cocking knob (3D printer drawings)
With many thanks to Mark for these drawings, which he made up for a 3D printer.
The 3D model is hosted here:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3651719
The details he gives are:
This is a replacement cocking arm handle for a Walther LGR Air Rifle
I have not been able to buy this as a spare part as they are no longer manufactured.
Walther LGR
Description
The Walther LGR air rifle was developed by the German arms manufacturer Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen as a high end match rifle for 10 metre air rifle competition shooting. The LGR was the first match air rifle that employed the then futuristic single-stroke pneumatic method as power source.
Barrel length: 50 cm
Designed: 1974
Sights: Target aperture sighting arrangement; Telescopic sight
Muzzle velocity: 175 m/s (574 ft/s) (7.5 joule) approx
Used by: 10 m air rifle shooters
Variants: LGR; LGR Match; LGR Match Universal; LGR Moving Target; LGR Junior
Print Settings
Rafts:
No
Supports:
Yes
Resolution:
.2
Infill:
20%
Filament: see text PLA Brown
Notes:
The original nuts and screws can be used, the nuts can be pressed into the holes using a hot soldering iron.
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17/12/2019 19:17:59
Walther LGR Match (figured stock)
With thanks to Stuart B
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07/01/2020 16:10:57
Walther LGR
With thanks to Ian for these pics.
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11/03/2021 16:13:03
Examples of Walther LGR RT
With thanks to Dale
Richard
Robin (and Mark D for faciltating)
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14/11/2021 17:01:18
Walther LGR RT 1986 (commemorative)
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02/06/2023 10:36:32
Walther LGR repair manual (German)
With thanks to Jasper.
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22/03/2025 15:34:47
Walther LGR reproduction cocking lever knobs
With thanks to Matt. He cast them from polyurethane resin in a silicone mould.
