Airgunner HW35E

[Barryg]

It would be nice to pretend its a joke, that somehow this travesty of an airgun is something people should aspire to, but it's not.
If they had ceased production in 1937 then maybe there would be a case for that, they didn't. They are still making it. In short it is shit. Properly shit. It looks shit, handles like shit and, well. Its just shit.

I can't stresss enough how much of a waste of money this is unless you are really after a collectible from the past.

I could never in good conscience recommend it to anyone I had any respect or affection for. There is a special page for owners, enjoy!

Just my opinion of course.

I am a bit surprised so many disagree with you I admit that I am very familiar with the 35 but from what I can see the cut away forend spoils its nothing special looks and apart from the rekord trigger and end block what is there to like

[Terry D]

I am a bit surprised so many disagree with you I admit that I am very familiar with the 35 but from what I can see the cut away forend spoils its nothing special looks and apart from the rekord trigger and end block what is there to like

For me, there's a ton of stuff to like. I have an HW35 I bought in 1976. When I shoot it, I am reminded that this was the rifle that changed everything for me. From that Rekord trigger that was light years ahead of anything of its kind at the time, through the build quality and its aim-stabilising heft, to the excellent open sights that helped me put hundreds, possibly thousands, of rabbits, pigeons, rats and crows in the bag over the years. I even used that rifle, open-sights and all, for lamping - shock-horror-probe.

That HW35 was the first rifle that inpired me to train, rather than just shoot, because I knew that the better I became, the more it would reward me. It produced just over 10.5 ft.lbs. in .177, and it was solely responsible for educating me away from the 'power is everything' mindset that afflicted all of my shooting friends.

It was that rifle that made others around me start to change their minds about airguns being 'proper' guns. The HW35 really did, and still does, represent more than the sum of its parts, although those parts are impressive enough.

Millions of shooters, right around the globe, hold the HW35 in high esteem, and it still outsells many 'modern' rifles decades on from its introduction. For me, it was great to see it still in production during my recent visit to Weihrauch headquarters. Long may it remain the useable, enjoyable, inspirational icon it has rightly become.

[Rickenbacker]

For me, there's a ton of stuff to like. I have an HW35 I bought in 1976. When I shoot it, I am reminded that this was the rifle that changed everything for me. From that Rekord trigger that was light years ahead of anything of its kind at the time, through the build quality and its aim-stabilising heft, to the excellent open sights that helped me put hundreds, possibly thousands, of rabbits, pigeons, rats and crows in the bag over the years. I even used that rifle, open-sights and all, for lamping - shock-horror-probe.

That HW35 was the first rifle that inpired me to train, rather than just shoot, because I knew that the better I became, the more it would reward me. It produced just over 10.5 ft.lbs. in .177, and it was solely responsible for educating me away from the 'power is everything' mindset that afflicted all of my shooting friends.

It was that rifle that made others around me start to change their minds about airguns being 'proper' guns. The HW35 really did, and still does, represent more than the sum of its parts, although those parts are impressive enough.

Millions of shooters, right around the globe, hold the HW35 in high esteem, and it still outsells many 'modern' rifles decades on from its introduction. For me, it was great to see it still in production during my recent visit to Weihrauch headquarters. Long may it remain the useable, enjoyable, inspirational icon it has rightly become.

*Stands up clapping*

Plus, you could fit a pair of them (or a pair of skis), in an Austin Maxi.

[tinbum]

*Stands up clapping*

Plus, you could fit a pair of them (or a pair of skis), in an Austin Maxi.

Ah, the other Icon from the 70's. Seating for four adults, and as you rightly point out, you could fold the seats down for carrying ungainly, oversized loads.

The Austin Maxi, HW35 and flares. Thanks 1970's, you were the best!

[Terry D]

The Austin Maxi, HW35 and flares. Thanks 1970's, you were the best!

Seriously, Tinners, if EVER a chap 'doth protest too much' ....

You know we all know, don't you? There's really no point in maintaining this sham a moment longer. Come out of the HW35 closet; you're among friends.

[tinbum]

Seriously, Tinners, if EVER a chap 'doth protest too much' ....

You know we all know, don't you? There's really no point in maintaining this sham a moment longer. Come out of the HW35 closet; you're among friends.

It's true, I'll not deny it. I so very nearly bought Jamies export earlier this year, but it wasn't quite good enough and the timing was all wrong. When I get one it will have to be a proper old 35e with the ridunculously long barrel, white spacers and a gert lush stock! I might start my search on my return from the current world tour.


I will only be able to look at it from the right hand side though.

[look no hands]

It's true, I'll not deny it. I so very nearly bought Jamies export earlier this year, but it wasn't quite good enough and the timing was all wrong. When I get one it will have to be a proper old 35e with the ridunculously long barrel, white spacers and a gert lush stock! I might start my search on my return from the current world tour.


I will only be able to look at it from the right hand side though.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Don't you dare do a U turn

We could start an anti 35 club and meet up once a year and use one as a spit to cook a hog roast on it'll be long enough

Pete

[TonyL]

For me, there's a ton of stuff to like. I have an HW35 I bought in 1976. When I shoot it, I am reminded that this was the rifle that changed everything for me. From that Rekord trigger that was light years ahead of anything of its kind at the time, through the build quality and its aim-stabilising heft, to the excellent open sights that helped me put hundreds, possibly thousands, of rabbits, pigeons, rats and crows in the bag over the years. I even used that rifle, open-sights and all, for lamping - shock-horror-probe.

That HW35 was the first rifle that inpired me to train, rather than just shoot, because I knew that the better I became, the more it would reward me. It produced just over 10.5 ft.lbs. in .177, and it was solely responsible for educating me away from the 'power is everything' mindset that afflicted all of my shooting friends.

It was that rifle that made others around me start to change their minds about airguns being 'proper' guns. The HW35 really did, and still does, represent more than the sum of its parts, although those parts are impressive enough.

Millions of shooters, right around the globe, hold the HW35 in high esteem, and it still outsells many 'modern' rifles decades on from its introduction. For me, it was great to see it still in production during my recent visit to Weihrauch headquarters. Long may it remain the useable, enjoyable, inspirational icon it has rightly become.

Sums it up very nicely, Terry.

This gushing enthusiasm and the undoubted affection that Phill also holds for this iconic landmark rifle (yet another experienced shooter who has lived on "the dark side" for many a year and has the opportunity to try many different rifles each year) inspired this post. And it's a rifle that stirs many emotions, as witnessed here yet again.

Nice to see The Tinster relenting.



Pete.....you're next!

[look no hands]

Sums it up very nicely, Terry.

This gushing enthusiasm and the undoubted affection that Phill also holds for this iconic landmark rifle (yet another experienced shooter who has lived on "the dark side" for many a year and has the opportunity to try many different rifles each year) inspired this post. And it's a rifle that stirs many emotions, as witnessed here yet again.

Nice to see The Tinster relenting.



Pete.....you're next!

I can assure you Tony, it will never ever happen mate (and please don't doctor my comments)

I can understand why Nick has to try one as he has his obvious connections being in the trade but luckily I have my own unswayable stubbornness.

Pete

[rabbitwrecker]

For me, there's a ton of stuff to like. I have an HW35 I bought in 1976. When I shoot it, I am reminded that this was the rifle that changed everything for me. From that Rekord trigger that was light years ahead of anything of its kind at the time, through the build quality and its aim-stabilising heft, to the excellent open sights that helped me put hundreds, possibly thousands, of rabbits, pigeons, rats and crows in the bag over the years. I even used that rifle, open-sights and all, for lamping - shock-horror-probe.

That HW35 was the first rifle that inpired me to train, rather than just shoot, because I knew that the better I became, the more it would reward me. It produced just over 10.5 ft.lbs. in .177, and it was solely responsible for educating me away from the 'power is everything' mindset that afflicted all of my shooting friends.

It was that rifle that made others around me start to change their minds about airguns being 'proper' guns. The HW35 really did, and still does, represent more than the sum of its parts, although those parts are impressive enough.

Millions of shooters, right around the globe, hold the HW35 in high esteem, and it still outsells many 'modern' rifles decades on from its introduction. For me, it was great to see it still in production during my recent visit to Weihrauch headquarters. Long may it remain the useable, enjoyable, inspirational icon it has rightly become.

Bravo, Tel - could have written that myself, except I bought my first one in '77. Long live the 35 - a true living classic...

[Terry D]

Inspired by Tinners coming out as an HW35 fanboy, I'm just back from a chilly autumn morning mooch with my own veteran '35, and, despite being a tad under dressed in just my combats, shirt and fleece, I loved every lightly-booted step. The ravages of time meant a 4-16 scope replaced my previous expertise with open sights and the fitness to stalk to within 25 yards, but I still had the feel, look, sound and smell of my old rifle to take me right back to my airgunning rebirth.

I also have two rabbits in the freezer. They were easy shots and I would have had at least four more if I'd used the silenced, multi-shot PCP I'm currently testing, but on this morning's session I was hunting pleasure, not clearing vermin, and I filled my bag to overflowing. If I didn't have to get myself sorted for the Midland Game Fair, I'd still be out in the fields, just enjoying my escape in the company of a rifle that, more than any other, helped introduce me to the possibilities of our wonderful pastime.

Bless you, brother Tinbum, you are almost as inspiring as the rifle we both love.

[TonyL]

Lovely, just lovely.

[Benelli B76]

I have rejuvenated dozens of 35's and sent them on their merry way to a new life. The most common faults when they come in is barrel bent upwards from the breach block, barrel shims missing, open sights missing, rusty to various degrees, and when they still have original spring fitted, power down to around 7.5 to 8 ft lb.
Also see early trigger block with wider scope grooves fitted on newer compression tube with narrower scope grooves.I can get the power up to 10.7 ft.lb. again still leaving the original spring in place with a little common mod.

Baz

[I. J.]

Ive totally renovated a couple of '35s. One I built from my parts bin and the other was so knackered I felt sorry for it. The second one turned out to be a beaut - 11.7ft.bs in .22 with NO pre-load on the mainspring.

The parts are readily available both new and second hand and plentiful. Once you have a matching cylinder and end plug all the other bits are interchangeable. Its very easy to strip so you can do it dozens of times to get that perfect piston/spring combination. Ideal for someone who wants to try their hand at renovating and you end up with a classic beaut that can still hold its own against modern springers. Re blueing was done by Collin Malloy.

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ATB
Ian

[mallyally]

apart from the rekord trigger and end block what is there to like

Its not a Diana