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Does anybody know an RFD who can or does import Lothar Walther barrels?

I have a GEW88 "Commission" rifle which is unsafe to fire with modern 7.92mm (8X57) Mauser ammunition. The barrel is pretty worn and is hopeless shooting lead through it. Lothar Walther does a direct replacement that would be suitable for modern ammo.

A well known Surrey gunsmith who imports Lothar Walther target barrels does not seem interested in getting a barrel for me, even though I have all the required order numbers etc., The actual job of barrel replacement is an easy one as all the sights are carried on a barrel shroud and Lothars say that their barrel is a straight forward screw-in. Although I appreciate it will have to be proofed.

Many thanks

TM

If you buy an unchambered barrel blank you can do it yourself as no licence is required.

If LW supply the barrels un-chambered then you should be able to bring one in without any issues. In theory.....

They may however apply locally for an export permit and if this is the case they may ask you for a copy of your Import licence even though technically it is not required. Best thing is contact them and see what they say, I have an Open Import Licence we routinely import from Europe so shout if you get stuck.

They also do some very nice barrels for .303 Lee Enfields

I was going to suggest HPS as well.
You could also try here: http://www.gunspares.co.uk/
HTH
Tony

targetman wrote:Does anybody know an RFD who can or does import Lothar Walther barrels?

I have a GEW88 "Commission" rifle which is unsafe to fire with modern 7.92mm (8X57) Mauser ammunition. The barrel is pretty worn and is hopeless shooting lead through it. Lothar Walther does a direct replacement that would be suitable for modern ammo.

A well known Surrey gunsmith who imports Lothar Walther target barrels does not seem interested in getting a barrel for me, even though I have all the required order numbers etc., The actual job of barrel replacement is an easy one as all the sights are carried on a barrel shroud and Lothars say that their barrel is a straight forward screw-in. Although I appreciate it will have to be proofed.

Many thanks

TM

Try Chris Goodwin at C@G Antique Firearms, I could be wrong, but I believe he uses them when he builds his De-lisle carbines.
ukrifleman.

I was just going to suggest Chris Goodwin, when I spoke to him about a year ago he told me he uses them.

Cheers chaps..........thanks for the info......the "well know Surrey gunsmith" has finally come back with an answer....but I will still check out the other suggested options.

I am now the proud owner of a Gew88/05 that is in dire need of a new barrel so thought it was time to resurrect this thread to see if you did re-barrel your rifle Targetman.

Also I need some spares for mine, does anyone know of a European source for such things before I resort to the USA

"I am now the proud owner of a Gew88/05 that is in dire need of a new barrel so thought it was time to resurrect this thread to see if you did re-barrel your rifle Targetman."

In the end I sold it....I had several bad case failures and decided that it was totally unsafe. Re-barrelling seem a good idea but with the rest of the rifle not being in great condition anyway I sold it back to the dealer from whom I bought it on the basis that it was not really "in proof" he agreed and I think it was passed on to somebody else to re-barrel for onward sale.