Quote Originally Posted by Robert_Lavin View Post
... to want a HW35?

I quite fancy one despite the fact that there are more modern springers out there.

Rob.
An understandable urge.

My preference would be a late 70's / early 80's one; commonly available in good nick and enjoyable to carry out a service on.

This for their great character and 'retro' appeal. Plus with a leather piston seal, they can shoot very nicely.

I wouldn't want a modern one though; stock is subtly different, barrel shorter, and instruction manual stamped all over end block. They do, however, seem quite well priced, although the breech locking lever is arguably an inferior design.