I have a late model 50S and a couple old 35s. The 35s have bigger tubes, chunkier-feeling stocks, and are longer and heavier than the 50s. I consider the 50 to be a refined modern field rifle, whereas the 35 feels more like a vintage target rifle to me. I definitely shoot my 50S and similar guns more frequently, but I do enjoy the vintage charm of the old 35 every once in a while.Have fun!
Greg, I've posted about my 35E a number of times. Simply put, compared to the HW30S and 50S, it is unique and different and cool in a retro way, so I can easily justify having it to shoot alongside those other two. Now that my 35E has been well broken in, it is butter smooth to cock. Love that long barrel for the sake of shooting iron sights, too. Mine does not wear a scope. Sees a lot of use.
I can surely appreciate having more air rifles than you can shoot. I have too many air rifles and many safe queens. I like all of them. Since I shoot FT only my FT rifles get shot much when I have time to shoot. I even have my safe queen FT rifles which is a shame. Due to this I have put a halt to anymore purchases.The 35 is a different rifle. The big difference is the short stroke. The shot cycle is very different from today's spring rifles. It's over as quick as it starts. I like it. The other big difference is the size. The 35 is a big full size rifle. I like that too. Those are the 2 things I notice. Of course the lever lock is different (and cool) which you get used to quick. The barrel on the 35E is long. Cocking is easy. It's a nice rifle and glad to have it even though it is a safe queen at this point in my life. One day I will have time to shoot and look forward to having it.