Walther LGV
Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen · Rifle · In Production · 2013
Also known as: Walther LGV Challenger, Walther LGV Master Ultra, Walther LGV Competition Ultra
Overview
The Walther LGV is a break-barrel, spring-piston air rifle introduced in 2013 by the German manufacturer Carl Walther. Built around a heavyweight, vibration-damped action, it revived the historic LGV designation from Walther's earlier match air rifles and was aimed at recreational shooting, plinking, and field target use. Its 'Super Silent Technology' integral moderator and internal vibration-reduction system give it an unusually smooth, quiet firing cycle, while a two-stage adjustable match trigger and beech-wood stock support precise off-hand accuracy. It is offered in .177 (4.5mm) and .22 (5.5mm) across Challenger, Master, Master Ultra, and Competition Ultra trims.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 4218 g (148.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1095 mm (43.11") |
| Barrel Length | 399 mm (15.71") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Fixed Firing Pin |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage Adjustable Match |
| Trigger Pull | 13 N (2.9 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 305 m/s (1001 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 19 J (14 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Beech Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .177 Air (4.5mm) · primary — also known as .177 caliber, 4.5mm pellet, .177 pellet
- .22 Air (5.5mm) — also known as .22 caliber, 5.5mm pellet, .22 pellet
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Single Shot Break Barrel
- Safety mechanisms: Automatic Safety, Anti-Beartrap
- Features: Super Silent Technology, Vibration Reduction System, Adjustable Match Trigger, Fiber Optic Sights, Threaded Muzzle, Scope Rail, Adjustable Cheek Piece
Variants
- Walther LGV Challenger - Entry Model
- Walther LGV Master - Premium Wood Stock
- Walther LGV Master Ultra - High Velocity
- Walther LGV Competition Ultra - Competition
Production
Production years: 2013-present
Distributed in North America by Umarex USA
Origin
Country of origin: Germany
Notes
The LGV name dates to Walther's 1960s-70s match air rifles; the modern LGV is a sporting/recreational springer rather than a 10m Olympic match gun (a role filled by Walther's LG-series PCP rifles). Higher-velocity 'Ultra' models reach roughly 1000 fps in .177 with light pellets; market-specific versions are tuned to comply with local energy limits such as the UK 12 ft-lb threshold.
Background
The LGV designation harks back to Walther's classic match air rifles of the 1960s and 1970s; Walther revived the name in 2013 for a premium recreational springer engineered to tame the harsh recoil and twang typical of spring-piston air rifles.