I've been shooting a .177 example a lot lately and I'm finding it a very impressive rifle. I'm late onto these as I was a bit too young when they were current. I am into Diana's though.
I find the RWS quite different to the Original 45 to handle, shoulder and aim. Due to the very different stock, no doubt- it just feels a different rifle.
There's not a lot of info out there on the gun but my best guess is that it may have came about by putting later (but still the first version) Original/ Diana 45's actions,possibly destined for the US market (certainly stamped to suit) and putting them in surplus 35 Super stocks to create a new model for almost zero development costs. I know the model was available in the US branded as a Crosman and possibly others.
Any RWS fans on here that can maybe give their experiences of these rifles?