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February 11, 2019, 12:23:39 PM »
I hope you guys can confirm and give me a recommendation.
About 7 months ago I purchased an older gen1 22 cal marauder, with what was said to be a Lothar/Walther barrel. Outside diameter is .630 and is machined to fit m-rod receiver. Checking twist, looks to be 17.7. Under testing pellets, only thing that shot ok was
the JSB ultra shock, and very wasteful with air no matter where I had the settings. After some cooling off time sitting on the shelf. I checked a few things out. Crown and bore look good, while pushing a pellet through everything appeared normal. However, second time pushing a pellet I removed the o-ring and dropped the pellet in, it dropped 3/4" way to deep in my opinion bolt can no way chamber past this leade pellet can be heard rattling around when bolt is closed. My question, can this barrel be saved by removing an inch and machine to fit receiver again?
Thanks for any help
Oh can anyone recommend a shop to do this?
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Re: LOTHAR WALTHER MARAUDER BARREL
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February 11, 2019, 12:48:22 PM »
Sounds like maybe the barrel was chambered for bullets, rather than pellets…. Yes, you can shorten it and rechamber.... I would contact Jim Gaska at Marmot / W.A.R....
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Re: LOTHAR WALTHER MARAUDER BARREL
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February 11, 2019, 02:22:43 PM »
Thanks Bob !
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"ALL GOOD TINGS COME TO DOSE DAT SHOOT STRAIGHT"
Benjamin 22 tootsie roll
Sheridan 20
Marauder Gen1 25
Marauder gen1 22 slugger
Marauder gen1 30 Sean P. barrel
FX Maverick compact 25
JSAR Raptor 25
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Re: LOTHAR WALTHER MARAUDER BARREL
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February 12, 2019, 03:41:05 PM »
Well, I went to Jim Gaska web site and he has a bulletin saying,
His time is very limited and as of 1/1/19 he will no longer do custom work. So, I need another recommendation for a shop that can do barrel work to fit a marauder.
Thanks again !
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EAST TROY,WI
"ALL GOOD TINGS COME TO DOSE DAT SHOOT STRAIGHT"
Benjamin 22 tootsie roll
Sheridan 20
Marauder Gen1 25
Marauder gen1 22 slugger
Marauder gen1 30 Sean P. barrel
FX Maverick compact 25
JSAR Raptor 25
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Re: LOTHAR WALTHER MARAUDER BARREL
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February 12, 2019, 05:36:06 PM »
I'd try Don Cothran. He is certainly capable of re-doing your barrel's breech end, however occasionally his time is limited just like Jim .
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Re: LOTHAR WALTHER MARAUDER BARREL
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February 12, 2019, 06:51:56 PM »
You could try
http://jsairrifles.com/
They do good work and they carry LW barrels. Regards, Tom
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cjk
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Re: LOTHAR WALTHER MARAUDER BARREL
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February 12, 2019, 09:35:50 PM »
Thanks guys!
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"ALL GOOD TINGS COME TO DOSE DAT SHOOT STRAIGHT"
Benjamin 22 tootsie roll
Sheridan 20
Marauder Gen1 25
Marauder gen1 22 slugger
Marauder gen1 30 Sean P. barrel
FX Maverick compact 25
JSAR Raptor 25
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