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  1. 15-09-2009, 09:45 PM #1
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    Parts bin HW35.

    I recently finished a project which was to make up a HW35 from my parts bin.
    I used a cylinder donated by a friend from a wrecked action and a true carbine barrel (it still has the foresight grooves). These were re-blued by Colin at M.A.G. and you can see the quality and depth of blueing HERE by looking at the reflections in the cylinder. [Thanks Col. ] The photos dont do the blueing justice.
    The original leather piston head was damaged when someone had pushed nails through the transfer port () so a new leather piston head, kindly donated by a BBS member (sorry I cant remember who) was used. The piston was polished so was a spare, marked trigger guard and the trigger blade also done to match. A later brass safety button was modified. An Export stock which I had bought off here eventually did come in useful. My only problem is is that the rifle has two serial numbers! One on the barrel and one on the cylinder.
    The results are here:

    Photo 1

    Photo 2

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    Its nice to shoot with a quick, quiet, very mild 'thump' recoil and pushing out Webley Mossies (.22) @ 580fps. I will put a tin of pellets through it before I even consider its consistency.

    Well, it kept me happy and quiet for a few hours.

    I shall bring this rifle to the clubs Classic event at our indoor range on the 1st Nov. for people to have a play with.

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  2. 15-09-2009, 10:00 PM #2
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    What's this then? A thread describing a beautiful "recovered" rifle, plus some nice photos, all posted just for the love of the collectable?

    A refreshing change from all the valuation and sales threads this section seems to host these days.

    Thanks Ian, "great save" as the Americans say.
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    He'll do owt to "big up" the charity do on the.....1st NOV.

    Must admit it was an excellent event last year..if you are able you should try & make it...
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    Quote Originally Posted by hwvixen View Post
    He'll do owt to "big up" the charity do on the.....1st NOV.

    Must admit it was an excellent event last year..if you are able you should try & make it...
    Ah yes, there had to be an ulterior motive (though in good cause).
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    Very nice! I am rather partial to a nice HW35
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    Hi Ian

    Nice rescue job! I'll bet you enjoyed doing that!

    Can't seem to get Pic 1 though!!

    Good luck!

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  7. 16-09-2009, 08:25 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by TopDog View Post
    Can't seem to get Pic 1 though!!
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    Hi David,

    Try THIS

    Whats this rifle worth? Whats the best pellet for it? [Sorry I couldn't resist. ]

    Me? Bull up an event? NEVER! For example: I never mentioned the £5 entry fee (for charity) and the free food and drinks. Plus the fact that there will be at least 3 unique rifles in the racks. Its also another meting of the BSF 65 O.C.
    This years event will be more fun competition inclined.

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    Hi Ian

    you saved a lovely old rifle and in the process, produced what looks like a lovely New rifle



    well done mate

    PS, as for the valuation, i reckon it's worth not a penny less than thirty quid- let me have your addy an' i'll get a cheque off straight away
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  9. 16-09-2009, 10:00 AM #9
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    nice job,,well done
    are you going to put open sights on or scope it up ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by I. J. View Post
    Hi David,

    Try THIS

    Whats this rifle worth? Whats the best pellet for it? [Sorry I couldn't resist. ]

    Me? Bull up an event? NEVER! For example: I never mentioned the £5 entry fee (for charity) and the free food and drinks. Plus the fact that there will be at least 3 unique rifles in the racks. Its also another meting of the BSF 65 O.C.
    This years event will be more fun competition inclined.

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    Thanks Ian; that worked a treat and was a treat to view! Nice job and a nice gun!

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    Nice job, especially the blueing, looks really good !
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    All HW35's are fit only for the parts bin

    But thats a really nice job Ian
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    Quote Originally Posted by yoshiwolves View Post
    nice job,,well done
    are you going to put open sights on or scope it up ?
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    I will eventually fit a little 2-6x20 Tasco FM scope and Apel o/p mount but Im scared of marking the superb blueing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RichardH View Post
    All HW35's are fit only for the parts bin

    But thats a really nice job Ian





    Heathen!!!!



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  15. 16-09-2009, 02:03 PM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by I. J. View Post
    I will eventually fit a little 2-6x20 Tasco FM scope and Apel o/p mount but Im scared of marking the superb blueing.

    ATB
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    good scope choice, i like that,,, i have a 4x32 fm, and rate it very highly,
    this thread has inspired me to get on and finish my own project, started about a year ago
    and guess what it is,,, yep another hw35, and its a genuine 35k, but with the std non chequred rounded pistol grip stock,
    i know what you mean about the bluing, i had colin do a bsf 55 , and it was a wonderfull job, fortunatley with the bsf scope rail i didnt have to worry about mounting a scope
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