Walther LG 55/LGV compatibility

[ISSF10.9]

I was able to locate a nice tyrolean stock that came from a LG 55. I thought that I could use it on my '60s vintage LGV. But then, as you can see in the pics, I realized that the tyrolean stock will have to be modified in order to accept the LGV action. Wood will have to be removed from the forend if I want to have enough clearance to be able to cock the rifle.

What do you think about this modification ? Should I go on and do it ? Do you see any potential issues ? Any advices from Walther owners who already did this mod ?

Thanks !

[Shed tuner]

Looks like an easy thing to do if everything else lines up, and you'll be able to use it and enjoy it.
Alos, I can't see the mo woudl negatively affect using the tyro on the action for whcih it was originally intended, so I'd go for it.

[deejayuu]

Got one of each in Tyro. Can get photo tomorrow if it helps

[ISSF10.9]

Got one of each in Tyro. Can get photo tomorrow if it helps

If it's not too much trouble for you, yes, I would like to see your LGV Tyrolean stock.

Thanks for the offer !

[deejayuu]

https://imgur.com/8Q3QhOf
https://imgur.com/Bqp9Omq
https://imgur.com/Pzmc9Vq
https://imgur.com/JT5kWQ1

[Geezer]

Can I be “that guy” who suggests that a 55 tyro stock is a rare and special thing that might better be left unmolested?

[Helm]

Hi
I've already done that too, my stock was split at the front screw holes too ,repaired that left it to cure,couple of 100 shots on a lg53 to check it was ok, then cut the slot
Put it on to check it didn't foul never got round to taking it off to Finnish !
every time I get it from the cabinet I start shooting it and never get to take it off to refinish repairs ..it's also got a couple of chips out off cheek support (what is it called)lol
got it from e-gun for 38euros last year and if your careful cutting it can always be replaced
This lgvs is the only Walther I kept out of 8 Walther springers as it was the only one I used.
I use fwb300s two spring set in mine with the Walther guide very smooth
Cheers ian

[johnbaz]

I have an LG55t but only just noticed that it doesn't have the bull barrel!!








It's strange, Maybe it was a normal 55 with the tyro added later!


John

[MDriskill]

Some LG 55's have no barrel sleeve, or threading for the sleeve retaining nut. I believe this may be typical of early guns, but may have been a factory option subsequently, not sure. As far as I know, not related to which stock the gun had?

Most LG 55's have a sleeve that is 19mm in diameter, with the muzzle threaded for a knurled retaining nut. (The LG 55T pictured just above appears to me to have this setup, but I may be misinterpreting the photos.)

The LGV and LGV Special have a much heavier 24mm sleeve, with characteristic flat cutaways in front of the breech block. The re-designed locked breech was required to hold it up. The sleeve is typically blued on the LGV and phosphated on the Special.

And yes, I'm a total Luddite collector nerd, and would not alter a vintage Walther stock.