Flippin'eck!! Just bought another HW35 :(

[johnbaz]

Hi all

Just when I decided I was going to reduce the collection considerably, i've gone and bought another one

It's a HW35 Hofmann Premier, the poor thing has been abused somewhat and the Trigger is u/s but it was only £50 ..

The trigger is a 3 piece laminate sear type, I already have one that's partly working so I think i'll have to strip one and stone it up (seems they go rounded with wear and won't latch on), I may have to replace the whole Rekord unit if I can't do anything with the two I have!!

The rifle is graunchy on cocking and the leather piston seal has split almost fully around so that will need replacing..

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The stock is in good order with just a couple of marks, one dent and one scratch!

I was also offered a Daisy pneumatic pistol that was immaculate and boxed but leaking
The lad wanted £100 for it.... I didn't bother with that, he paid £15 for it

I think the Hofmann may get a professional reblue if I can get it shooting OK

Them Facebook airgun groups are going to skint me proper



john

[gtpkeeper]

nice one, will the stock be repaired or full strip

yeah load on them groups

[fat man]

You can never have to many HW35,s

[benchstop]

I believe the 'men in white coats' are on their way round now

You should write a book on the art of bargain air rifle acquisition

Rgds Mike.

[johnbaz]

Hi

I'm not stripping the stock as the small amount of damage doesn't really warrent it (My hands may not hold out to the end of another stock refurb either )

I'll just repair the damage

Cheers Dave, I do love the old 35s



John

[Blackrider]

Nice job John !

How many have you got now ? Still got the one I sold you ?

[I. J.]

You can never have to many HW35,s

Unfortunately, very true.

ATB
Ian

[johnbaz]

Nice job John !

How many have you got now ? Still got the one I sold you ?

Yes John, I still have the EUSTA marked one

That's two with strange markings now


EDIT- I'll dig them out and do a group shot one day

I have many more Airsporters that 35s though



John

[Chippendale]

Yes John, I still have the EUSTA marked one

That's two with strange markings now


EDIT- I'll dig them out and do a group shot one day

I have many more Airsporters that 35s though



John

How about equaling things up then eh, i'll have an Airsporter or two if it will help you even the numbers

Any .177 S's you don't need

That tash has been working agin eh, jammy sod

ATB
Mel

[TonyL]

Nice one, John Boy!!

[fat man]

So how many 35,s is it know then Jon, I have the following, 1979- Optima supplied 35E in .22, Hw35 Standard .22, Hw35l -.177, Hw 35 Jubiliee in blue laminate stock .22 and my Norman May Vixen Standard in .22, all get used, all are top rifles, enjoy this latest one.

[I. J.]

So how many 35,s is it know then Jon, I have the following, 1979- Optima supplied 35E in .22, Hw35 Standard .22, Hw35l -.177, Hw 35 Jubiliee in blue laminate stock .22 and my Norman May Vixen Standard in .22, all get used, all are top rifles, enjoy this latest one.

Nice!

[Blackrider]

Yes John, I still have the EUSTA marked one

That's two with strange markings now


EDIT- I'll dig them out and do a group shot one day

I have many more Airsporters that 35s though



John

Better pop over and check them out !

[fat man]

Nice!

Thank you Ian, love them allmost as much as my BSF,s- S55-177, S54- Bayern -.22 (awaiting restorathion and tune) , Bsf- S70 .22 with period Bushnell Scopechief 4, Bsf 70 .177 with period Optima 4x32 and my BSF 20 in .177.

[I. J.]

BSF Bayern Not my favourite BSF as although its built like a brick out hose it reminds me to much of a Relum Tornado.