HW 35 Piston Seal Change

[coburn]

Johnbaz

My theory on Rifles like yours badged Eusta, Hoffman and possibly Burgo as well, were made by HW for large German retailers who wished to use a propriety name to pass the products off as theirs.

Many Originals were rebadged for sale in the States and Crosmans were rebadged for sale by the likes of Sears Roebuck.

Its only my theory and could well be absolute c**p. Someone on here Garvin or Fraktor perhaps could offer more info?

By the way thats a cracking 35E. The quality of HW's of the 70's and 80's is beyond question. I think the woodwork began to loose its quailty towards the end of the 80's.

[maximus]

you know what, after reading this I think I need a 35e for the collection. If anyone has a nice one with open sights let me know, I may well purchase!

[coburn]

Now these are 35's

http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/q...oburn/HW35.jpg

And here are my two.

http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/q...rn/HW35003.jpg


Notice the Bayern luxuy model in the brochure from the early 70's

[I. J.]

Now these are 35's

http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/q...oburn/HW35.jpg

And here are my two.

http://i451.photobucket.com/albums/q...rn/HW35003.jpg


Notice the Bayern luxuy model in the brochure from the early 70's

I have never seen this Bayern luxury stock in the flesh. The DELUXstocks I have are the squarer front ended walnut ones which, to be truthful, aren't my favourites.

Interesting thread this.

ATB
Ian