HW-35

[CMBob]

I know someone with an HW-35 for sale.  Does anyone know much about these guns....how they shoot, their current value.  It is an older gun and he does not know if it has a leather or synthetic seal.  I understand they have a short shooting stroke.  Any information on HW-35 rifles would be appreciated.

Bob

[cnjl3]

Use this link to see what the age of the HW35 is
http://www.network54.com/Forum/79537/thread/1319904695/Age+of+HW35

Another thread says "HW 35's with serial #843636 and higher use the synthetic seal."

[robert w]

go get petey the hw-beeman guru

[AirTrigr]

CMbob,
The HW35 is one of Weihrauch's first commercial air rifle designs, and remains their only true classic air rifle design that has remained virtually unchanged since it's initial development following WWII around early 1950's??.... Many German designed air rifles used to have the barrel lock thumb latch design, with mainly only the HW35e currently available with this feature remaining.  The compression cylinder is a "short stroke" design, and has a cylinder diameter of "35mm" and is capable of producing moderate to mid-power levels, consistant with that or within comparison of the HW50 or slightly less than power levels common to the RWS34 in the same caliber.  Many aftermarket spring tuning kits are available for this rifle from ARH, Vortek Products, VMACH, etc. 
I recently purchased two of the HW35e rifles myself, one in .17 and another in .22 cal. Both calibers are great, as I get around 830-840 FPS with .17 cal RWS hobby pellets, and around 700-720 FPS with .22 cal.  JSB exacts seem to provide similar velocities, however, with better accuracy in my guns.  My primary interest in these rifles is paper punching and squirrel hunting, my plan being keeping them in classic form, primarily shooting with the factory open sights.  I just received both rifles, and have a long way to go to break them in.  I have been contemplating having them professionally tuned, but may just shoot them as is, to see how they progress.... These are beautifully built and crafted German air rifles, with great attention to fit and function.  Bluing is deep, and polishes great with just a small amount of Rem-Oil applied.  The black walnut stock is rich in grain and dark in color.  VERY nice wood IMHO!  I highly recommend them to anyone interested in a finely built classically designed German spring rifle.  I found more info here: http://www.network54.com/Forum/79537/thread/983839140/983899844/Weihrauch+History
These guns are meant to provide years' of enjoyment!  If you have the opportunity to own one of these beauties, take it!  You won't be disappointed!
Hope this helps some.
AirTrigr

[thekid]

go get petey the hw-beeman guru

Mark611 will get a kick out of this!

[CMBob]

I would like to thank everyone for their input  regarding the HW-35.  I have learned a lot about the rifle.  At this time I think I am going to hold off buying another rifle until I learn more about spring air guns. 

Bob