Help needed. Walther LGV pivot bolt breach bolt.

[Wimza]

Hi guys.
I'm attempting to remove the barrel from the compression tube of my LGV but it's being an utter bas**rd.
Specifically the pivot bolt won't budge. I've used brute force, I've heated with an industrial soldering iron and I have taken a blowtorch to it... Nothing... What am I missing here? Any advice from someone thats had them off in the past will be a great help.

[TonyL]

Blimey! That sounds tight!

Bit of a long shot here, but it does apply to some rifles.....not sure if it might help? Have you released the barrel latch and opened the breech slightly?

P.S....Welcome to the forum.

[Phil Russell]

The locking 'nut' is on the lh side as you look from breech towards the muzzle, action upright. Thus, with the barrel pointing left, stock right, you undo the lock nut first. Or is that how you are trying to do it?

Why do you need to remove the barre?: Spring etc change does not need barrel removal.

Cheers, Phil

[T 20]

Hi guys.
I'm attempting to remove the barrel from the compression tube of my LGV but it's being an utter bas**rd.
Specifically the pivot bolt won't budge. I've used brute force, I've heated with an industrial soldering iron and I have taken a blowtorch to it... Nothing... What am I missing here? Any advice from someone thats had them off in the past will be a great help.

Sorry if this sounds a daft question but have you removed the locking nut (35) ? :-

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All the best Mick

[Wimza]

Blimey! That sounds tight!

Bit of a long shot here, but it does apply to some rifles.....not sure if it might help? Have you released the barrel latch and opened the breech slightly?

P.S....Welcome to the forum.

I've tried at varying points with the barrel released.

Thanks, I've been lurking for many years!

[Wimza]

The locking 'nut' is on the lh side as you look from breech towards the muzzle, action upright. Thus, with the barrel pointing left, stock right, you undo the lock nut first. Or is that how you are trying to do it?

Why do you need to remove the barre?: Spring etc change does not need barrel removal.

Cheers, Phil

I've tried both sides.
I'm removing it to increase transfer port to 3mm

[Shed tuner]

I've tried both sides.
I'm removing it to increase transfer port to 3mm

if it remains stubborn, just ream it from the inside of the cylinder with an extension.

[Wimza]

Sorry if this sounds a daft question but have you removed the locking nut (35) ? :-

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All the best Mick

I've tried attacking it from both sides yes. I believe it's made from magic... Dark voodoo magic

[Wimza]

if it remains stubborn, just ream it from the inside of the cylinder with an extension.

Exactly what I'm looking for online right now without breaking the bank... Or atleast go unnoticed by the wife!

[muzzle]

I've tried attacking it from both sides yes. I believe it's made from magic... Dark voodoo magic

That made me

[landymick]

What tools are you using ?
Some are very tight as you’ve found out .

Support the action so you can use both hands easily .Use the correct size slotted bit in a 3/8 ratchet on the lock nut side & a stubby driver on the bolt side , be carful not to slip.

The bits in an manual impact driver fit well but you may need a reducer for the ratchet or use a 1/2 inch ratchet .

[Wimza]

What tools are you using ?
Some are very tight as you’ve found out .

Support the action so you can use both hands easily .Use the correct size slotted bit in a 3/8 ratchet on the lock nut side & a stubby driver on the bolt side , be carful not to slip.

The bits in an manual impact driver fit well but you may need a reducer for the ratchet or use a 1/2 inch ratchet .

Ive a good collection of tools and a fairly well stocked, though messy workshop.
Thanks, I'll try doing exactly as you say before coming at the TP the other way.

[WebleyWombler]

I've tried attacking it from both sides yes. I believe it's made from magic... Dark voodoo magic

If you've tried to undo it from both sides, it is quite possible you have locked it up tighter. concentrate on getting the nut off first and ignore the screw

[NickG]

Try tightening the bolt, and then loosening the nut.

[Shed tuner]

Try tightening the bolt, and then loosening the nut.

exactly...