Walther 22 Mark number???

Grant 14 · January 10, 2021, 06:07 PM

I have a very old Walther single shot 22, heavy barrel, Mauser 98 style safety, rather plain wood stock. I dont know how to post photos (one of my great frustrations is computers), but what I am looking for is a recommendation for early Walther parts. I have searched the internet to my ability and not found much. I had always assumed that it was a Model V but I did run across a photo that suggests that it is a Model 4. What I would hope to find is an extractor. It has a shop made extractor now that is fine with sub sonic ammo, but gives case rim bulge with normal high speed ammo. I worry that someone will put some hot 22 ammo in it and cause a burst case and eye damage. Any advice is welcome. Thanks, Grant.

Jim Watson · January 10, 2021, 06:18 PM

Good luck, because I have no idea.
I seldom shoot my Walther for fear of breaking the extractor or firing pin.

Scorch · January 11, 2021, 06:49 PM

You think computers are frustrating, try searching for parts for old rifles all the time. No help here, just look at the usual sources (Numrich, Jack First, eBay).

Grant 14 · January 12, 2021, 08:25 PM

Thanks guys, I thought I would give it a try here. I have searched Numrich, Jack First Ebay and some other odd sites and found nothing. My dad took it in on a trade in the 60s and could not find an extractor. He gave it to me when I was in high school and he had retired from gunsmithing. I took it to school and went to a gun shop near school and the old boy hand made me an extractor, but it bulges the hotter ammo. I have shot it off and on for almost 60 years and love it, but I worry about someone else putting the wrong ammo in. It has a trigger as smooth as hot butter. It makes the Timney on my 98 mouser seem rough. I may sell it and buy a modern 22 that I wont be afraid to hand down to a grandchild. Oh Well, I enjoy it for now. Grant.

January 10, 2021, 06:07 PM	#1
Grant 14 Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2018 Posts: 167	Walther 22 Mark number??? I have a very old Walther single shot 22, heavy barrel, Mauser 98 style safety, rather plain wood stock. I dont know how to post photos (one of my great frustrations is computers), but what I am looking for is a recommendation for early Walther parts. I have searched the internet to my ability and not found much. I had always assumed that it was a Model V but I did run across a photo that suggests that it is a Model 4. What I would hope to find is an extractor. It has a shop made extractor now that is fine with sub sonic ammo, but gives case rim bulge with normal high speed ammo. I worry that someone will put some hot 22 ammo in it and cause a burst case and eye damage. Any advice is welcome. Thanks, Grant.

January 11, 2021, 06:49 PM	#3
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	You think computers are frustrating, try searching for parts for old rifles all the time. No help here, just look at the usual sources (Numrich, Jack First, eBay). __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

January 10, 2021, 06:18 PM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,543	Good luck, because I have no idea. I seldom shoot my Walther for fear of breaking the extractor or firing pin.

January 12, 2021, 08:25 PM	#4
Grant 14 Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2018 Posts: 167	Thanks guys, I thought I would give it a try here. I have searched Numrich, Jack First Ebay and some other odd sites and found nothing. My dad took it in on a trade in the 60s and could not find an extractor. He gave it to me when I was in high school and he had retired from gunsmithing. I took it to school and went to a gun shop near school and the old boy hand made me an extractor, but it bulges the hotter ammo. I have shot it off and on for almost 60 years and love it, but I worry about someone else putting the wrong ammo in. It has a trigger as smooth as hot butter. It makes the Timney on my 98 mouser seem rough. I may sell it and buy a modern 22 that I wont be afraid to hand down to a grandchild. Oh Well, I enjoy it for now. Grant.