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pick this up a while ago its a hw 35 mk1 i think serial no993187 on barrel and made in germany.the barrel is a bit rusty but the rest looks ok even got leather sling and i think original slip.just wanted to no if it is collectable and how much would it be able to sell it for many thanks
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Off the top of my head, the serial number puts it as a 1983 gun --- I bought a similar gun off Micky2 last year for £100.Originally Posted by jack russel
It should have 11mm scope grooves, double sided safety and synthetic sealed piston.
All the best Mick
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thank very much mick so would it be mk1 thanks again
Dodgy Diana User
Nope. The 35 came out in the 1950s, with no safety (later a single-sided safety), 13mm sight rails and a leather piston seal. Those features changed in the roughly 70s through 80s period, leading to the spec yours has, which has remained unchanged since around 1980-81.
It is still mildly collectable. Value really depends on condition, precise model (is it an E or an L?), and the extent of rust, presence of open sights, whether it needs a service. Stuff like that.
Any 35 of that vintage that is in OK condition is worth £100. Only rather good ones are worth twice that, or more. There are just a lot of them about.
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What's the difference between an E and the L ?
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Boingerati
The 'E' (Export) used to be fitted with a 22" barrel and had a walnut stock with a pistol grip cap and cheekpiece. It also had the scallops at the front for grip. The 'L' (Luxus) was a standard barrel length (19") and whilst also having a walnut stock, the front was slab sided (no scallop) and it wasn't capped on the pistol grip. Both used to be fitted with slings mounts IIRC.
Modern HW35 E's have the standard length barrels.
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