Walther LG55 vs LGV difference

[hwtyger]

Whats the difference between those 2 model except the barrel latch?
If you have a LG55 and LGV with the same stock (tyrolean) is the LGV than so much better recoil/accuracy wise? Or does it have the same internals.

[Garvin]

Whats the difference between those 2 model except the barrel latch?
If you have a LG55 and LGV with the same stock (tyrolean) is the LGV than so much better recoil/accuracy wise? Or does it have the same internals.

Yana it's a while since I saw anything about this, but IIRC the internal differences only began with the LGV Spezial (straight trigger), which had a two-piece counterwound spring to counteract torque.

For a short period there were LGVs made with Tyrolean stocks, before they were banned in competitions, and I think these first LGVs (curved trigger) differed from the LG55 only in that the LGVs had a barrel latch, as you suggest.

The barrel latch did mean the LGV's barrel weight/sleeve could be heavier, so that may have had a slight effect on recoil/accuracy.

[Drew451]

Generally speaking the LGV has the latched barrel with a heavy sleeve, a heftier stock with more added weight and I'm almost certain the piston and seal are different. Walther perfected both models over the years so there are variations on each model and not just the stocks.
I have never owned Tylorean stocked LG55 and LGV so can't make a direct comparison but the LG/V's evolved to be more refined and to "deaden" recoil by increased weight. So all things being equal, the LGV should have finer manners.
Smooth as butter.

[PhatMan]

Yana,

I have a Walther LG55 Tyrolean, and an LGV Olympia.

As far as accuracy goes, there is nothing between them. The shooting cycle is also very similar, and both are sooooo silky and smooth to cock.

The trigger feels about the same. They are both equally 'twangy' to shoot

Due to the extremely heavy barrel sleeve, the LGV Olympia weighs a fair bit more, and is very muzzle heavy.

The LG55, with its medium-weight barrel sleeve is better balanced.

Have fun

Best regards

Russ

[Gareth W-B]

A bit off piste, here, but I have a Walthar Century in. 177 which I have to say, as with the two Walther models detailed above, is simply superb. So to a question; seeing as how the Walther Century is now no longer produced, would the collective collectors who frequent this here Gentlemans Section now deem said Walther Century air rifle as a collectable, yet ???

[averageplinker]

A bit off piste, here, but I have a Walthar Century in. 177 which I have to say, as with the two Walther models detailed above, is simply superb. So to a question; seeing as how the Walther Century is now no longer produced, would the collective collectors who frequent this here Gentlemans Section now deem said Walther Century air rifle as a collectable, yet ???

Err, no. Give it another 20 years at least and we will see.

[Gareth W-B]

Err, no. Give it another 20 years at least and we will see.

Blimey. Best I look after it, then?

[Hsing-ee]

A bit off piste, here, but I have a Walthar Century in. 177 which I have to say, as with the two Walther models detailed above, is simply superb. So to a question; seeing as how the Walther Century is now no longer produced, would the collective collectors who frequent this here Gentlemans Section now deem said Walther Century air rifle as a collectable, yet ???

It is perhaps a good design, but the Century and its sisters made in the Umarex works are no where near the quality of the old Walther LG55 etc. It's like comparing a BSA Mercury with a Feinwerkbau 300. Collectors no doubt will be after them but not the kind of collectors that like ye olde Walthers.

[Drew451]

I know very little about the modern versions but i assume that the well thought out internals on the new LGV is an attempt to replicate the extreme smoothness of the old guns. Obviously, the barrel latch is a further nod.
Ive always wondered why no other manufacturer can get near the sublime smoothness of the old LGV's. They feel like they have been tbrough the finest tuning house in existance.