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Prefers sweet food, unexpectedly likes rye bread, praising it as "the taste of the adults".Walther also shortened the aluminium-alloy frame and the wooden forearm of Generation 2 WA2000s, which kept the weight in line with that of the Generation 1.

The barrel is no longer fluted on Generation 2 WA2000s, the bipods are improved, which helped improve accuracy albeit with the added weight. Generation 2 WA2000s use a "birdcage" flash hider which also acts as a muzzle brake. However there are some problems with the gas system of the WA2000, prompting the development of Generation 2, which not only improved the gas system but also reduced felt recoil.

The iconic feature of Generation 1 WA2000s is the can-shaped flash hider alongside the fluted barrel to reduce weight and improve heat disspation. The WA2000 was made in two different variants, but without specific names, making the general population call the first WA20000s as Generation 1, and the rest Generation 2. Sheehan, Jr., a WA2000 does indeed cost 75,000 US dollars to be built to an order. According to personal confirmation from Earl J. Orders for WA2000 can still be seen on the official website of Walther, with some calibers to choose from, but without prices, which hints that WA2000s are still available to the customer's order. Despite this high price, sniper rifle collectors and match shooters still regard this rifle as the "dream rifle" for its rarity (and the ever-rising price) and high accuracy. Due to their scarce numbers, a single WA2000 sells for prices as high as 75,000 to 80,000 US dollars each in the current US market. Sheehan, Jr., CEO of the US subsidiary of Walther. Only a total of 15 units were exported to the US (there are also claims that put the number at 34, but they are iffy at best), 11 of them ending up in the personal ownership of Earl J. Each unit costs 9,000 to 12,500 US dollars in 1988 without their scopes. It is estimated that a total of only 176 units were produced before production halted in November 1988. Sights Schmidt & Bender 2.5–10X telescopic sightĭue to how Walther built the WA2000 with quality and accuracy on the top of the priority list while being oblivious to production costs, units were sold at high prices with few customers, culminating in its limited production and sales. For reference only.įeed system 6-round detachable box magazine.

The following data may contain deviations and represent only the game's stance towards the weapon.Sights: Schmidt & Bender 2.5-10X Telescopic sight.Rate of Fire: User-dependent (Semi-automatic).The weapon possesses an exotic design as well as high precision. At that time, most high-precision sniper rifles are improvements over sporting rifles or hunting rifles, but WA2000 is a notable exception, which is marketed solely for use by military/police snipers. It was first unveiled in 1982 before it was adopted in minimal numbers by some SWAT teams of Germany and other European countries. The Walther WA2000 sniper rifle was developed by Carl Walther from the end of the 1970s to the start of the 1980s.