FS: Lothar Walther, .224 8 Twist....

[Jordan]

For sale is a new, unfired, unchambered Lothar Walther blank in .224 caliber, 8 twist, 28" long. Breech diameter is 1.230" for 3.10" long, then inside radius taper to .700" muzzle diameter at 28.0" length. Pretty sure the steel is LW50, not chrome moly because the e-mail quote I received back from Lothar when I ordered the barrel says "special rifle steel" which I believe is their term for LW50. Also, the contour is No. 1450, aka "Super Magnum Sporter". I've had the barrel in my safe for about a year and have abandoned the project it was intended for. Price is $250.00 shipped CONUS with PayPal payment.

First e-mail to robjordan@citlink.net saying "I'll take it" gets the barrel.

Thanks,


Jordan

[Jordan]

Price adjustment: Prices is now 225.00 shipped CONUS. -Jordan

[Jordan]

2nd price adjustment: Price is now $210.00 shipped CONUS. I don't anticipate any further price decreases.

Thanks,


Jordan

[TinMan]

I believe what they called LW50 is actually 17-4 PH stainless steel, which is used for lots of specialty and high temperature aerospace applications. Just an FYI.

[Jordan]

Thank you TinMan. I am not certain my barrel is LW50. I can't find my invoice but I did find the e-mail in which they quoted me back my specs and they called it "special rifle steel". I am assuming that is LW50, but it might not be. Is there an easy way to test the steel to see if it is stainless versus chrome moly? Thanks, Jordan

[Jordan]

I'll try some cold blue on the breech end. If it takes then I'll know its chrome moly and if it doesn't then its LW50. Hell, even I can figure that out!

[MIBULLETS]

Is this one of their match grade barrels?

[TinMan]

Jordan, try using a magnet to see if it attracts. If strong pull, it should be Cr-Mo steel like AISI 4140 or some thing similar. If a very weak pull, it could be a stainless barrel steel like AISI 416R. 17-4PH is magnetic also, but can't remember if it should be strong or weak pull.

[Jordan]

I thought all their barrels were the same grade, but I could be wrong.

[Jordan]

Thanks TinMan, will do.