Walther Running Boar Rifle

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I think I found another really nice Walther. This time a Running Boar.

Will post pics when I get it.... I am so disappointed in myself, I planned on NOT buying any more .22's And as of January, I have broken this resolution twice!!!
 
Got Juice? said:
Then there is only one other Walther on my list to obtain :)
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I thought that perhaps you had bought the one that seems to be a Speziale in addition to the Running Boar. Among the "older" Walthers are the KKM/UIT, the Speziale, Running Boar, and International Match. I'm not sure where the GX1 fits in, although it might be an Americanized name for another model.
 
grauhanen said:
I thought that perhaps you had bought the one that seems to be a Speziale in addition to the Running Boar. Among the "older" Walthers are the KKM/UIT, the Speziale, Running Boar, and International Match. I'm not sure where the GX1 fits in, although it might be an Americanized name for another model.
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It's tough to find these rifles to begin with since they did not market as heavily as Anschutz. Exacerbating the issue is a few that own them know what they have, and are not inclined to part with them.

I believe their accuracy is slightly better than Anschütz of the same era. Stemming mainly from the odd suhl barrel versions and from their trigger design.

Anyhow, within reason, if i get the chance to buy one at 1000.00 or under I jump on it. Great guns for adults and younger shooters.
 
grauhanen said:
I thought that perhaps you had bought the one that seems to be a Speziale in addition to the Running Boar. Among the "older" Walthers are the KKM/UIT, the Speziale, Running Boar, and International Match. I'm not sure where the GX1 fits in, although it might be an Americanized name for another model.
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The GX1 was the International Match rifle or free rifle of the 80S vintage of Walther competition rifles. Even though Bassham(1976) first and then Cooper(1984,1988) campaigned them to Olympic gold performances they are likely no more accurate than the then equivalent Anschutz or Feinwerkbau rifles. It would largely depend on the driver. The adjustability and adaptability of the 1813 Anschutz is better IMHO. This is a large part of the drivability of the rifle in being able to deliver shots consistently in 3P events.
 
Yours is nicer than that one?? Oooooooh, lovely, just lovely! Here I thought a Rem 40X was the last rimfire on my checklist but I just may have to dip my toes in the Walther pond.
 
RabidM4U5 said:
Yours is nicer than that one?? Oooooooh, lovely, just lovely! Here I thought a Rem 40X was the last rimfire on my checklist but I just may have to dip my toes in the Walther pond.
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Yes. The wood is some of the best i have ever laid eyes on. As far as a Walther is concerned, they don't last long on the used market. I don't even consider myself an owner per se, more like a caretaker of precious metal and wood.

There are a couple nice pieces in my collection, and this one is yet another find. Just need the GX now, and the Walther's are complete.


If you get one, you will experience one of the best, if not THE best trigger to ever grace a factory rifle.
 
Got Juice? said:
My wood is a little nicer than this example, and the blooper is different config. Mine is also the 100yr anniversary with the 7 way adj trigger.
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I believe Walther used the same trigger on all of the KK series competition rifles designed for all of the then UIT disciplines and others. KK Match(GX1), Laufende Scheibe(Boar gun), KKMSilhouette, Match Universal and UIT-Bv mechanical. My century anniversary Boar gun and KKMS have the same trigger as my GX1 and the manuals only show one trigger for the series. The KJS II in Hornet was available with the match or a double set trigger.
 
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dryfire said:
I believe Walther used the same trigger on all of the KK series competition rifles designed for all of the then UIT disciplines and others. KK Match(GX1), Laufende Scheibe(Boar gun), KKMSilhouette, Match Universal and UIT-Bv mechanical. My century anniversary Boar gun and KKMS have the same trigger as my GX1 and the manuals only show one trigger for the series. The KJS II in Hornet was available with the match or a double set trigger.
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Interesting. This one lacks the 'button' to push and turn to lighten the pull. Will get some pics up tmorrow

From what I can find out, there are 5 distinct trigger groups. 1 had doubleset triggers, 1 is a 7 way without the button, 1 is a 4 way with a button, Set Trigger,and the ETrigger.
 
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Got Juice? said:
Interesting. This one lacks the 'button' to push and turn to lighten the pull. Will get some pics up tmorrow
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That 2 position button was not a trait of the match trigger of the 80s KK series for UIT. It was used on the KKJ and some of the 60s and 70s series match rifles. It was considered too indefinite for International match even though a good trigger. With a change of springs the Matchabzug(trigger) had an extensive adjustment range for all the disciplines. Many Boar gun shooters had their triggers set to pull weights in lbs rather than as low as ozs as the 3P shooters did. Ray McDougall offered the spring service when he was the Walther rep.
 
dryfire said:
That 2 position button was not a trait of the match trigger of the 80s KK series for UIT. It was used on the KKJ and some of the 60s and 70s series match rifles. It was considered too indefinite for International match even though a good trigger. With a change of springs the Matchabzug(trigger) had an extensive adjustment range for all the disciplines. Many Boar gun shooters had their triggers set to pull weights in lbs rather than as low as ozs as the 3P shooters did. Ray McDougall offered the spring service when he was the Walther rep.
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http://stevespages.com/pdf/walther_kk.pdf

There is always something new to learn with these guns. Some of it lore, and some fact. It is Vexing that Walther did not keep any better records than Anschutz for these firearms. Then, as now they can really shoot lights out, and put a smile on your face.

I'm a caretaker. Long after I leave this earth, there will be a future Canadian somewhere who might stumble on this thread, read about these guns, and then be surprised to find that he is the newest caretaker :)
 
Got Juice? said:
My wood is a little nicer than this example, and the blooper is different config. Mine is also the 100yr anniversary with the 7 way adj trigger.

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Nice rifle! If yours is better wood than this it must be very nice.
Unlike the Anschutz Boar gun and 1808ED that was also used for Met Silhouette, the Walther didn't have a bloop tube unless a custom mod. The muzzle weight(1 pce) was held on the barrel with two set screws that tended to mar the barrel. Those weights were offered for the KKMS as well as the Boar.
 
Got Juice? said:
http://stevespages.com/pdf/walther_kk.pdf

There is always something new to learn with these guns. Some of it lore, and some fact. It is Vexing that Walther did not keep any better records than Anschutz for these firearms. Then, as now they can really shoot lights out, and put a smile on your face.

I'm a caretaker. Long after I leave this earth, there will be a future Canadian somewhere who might stumble on this thread, read about these guns, and then be surprised to find that he is the newest caretaker :)
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The trigger on your Boar gun will likely be the one shown on pages 10,11 and 25 in the brochure you referenced. I agree they are still marvels to shoot.
 
dryfire said:
Nice rifle! If yours is better wood than this it must be very nice.
Unlike the Anschutz Boar gun and 1808ED that was also used for Met Silhouette, the Walther didn't have a bloop tube unless a custom mod. The muzzle weight(1 pce) was held on the barrel with two set screws that tended to mar the barrel. Those weights were offered for the KKMS as well as the Boar.
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This was done post factory by Joe Eaton, a competetive Silhouette shooter, and 3 pos shooter, and a benchrest shooter.... Very well done modification. Evidently (and I have yet to shoot it to verify) this barrel tuner bloop tube was used quite successfully to increase accuracy.

Barrel has been cut, threaded and tube/ damper installed.
 
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