Haenel 28 - new find

[Arminius]

Hi chaps.

Last week I purchased this Haenel 28. I have admired these air pistols for years and am glad to have found one.

https://imgur.com/a/XEZsGkC

Serial number is 8130. Does anyone know how this dates the pistol?

The power is very low, even for such an old pistol, and so I am thinking of putting in a new seal. Problem is... I have no idea what I'm looking at in terms of wear. Does anyone have a view on how worn the existing piston seal is?

I welcome any views on the condition of the internal parts on this pistol, and what I could do to improve the power.

Very best regards to all

Will

[Lakey]

Hi chaps.

Last week I purchased this Haenel 28. I have admired these air pistols for years and am glad to have found one.

https://imgur.com/a/XEZsGkC

Serial number is 8130. Does anyone know how this dates the pistol?

The power is very low, even for such an old pistol, and so I am thinking of putting in a new seal. Problem is... I have no idea what I'm looking at in terms of wear. Does anyone have a view on how worn the existing piston seal is?

I welcome any views on the condition of the internal parts on this pistol, and what I could do to improve the power.

Very best regards to all

Will

Congratulations on your Haenel Model 28 Pistol . Sadly as a design, they were not especially powerful guns. I have one and mine too is not especially powerful. They are fairly good accuracy wise. That piston washer looks pretty good to me. Have a look at the breech seal, as that is a route for the air to leak if not in good condition. The mainsprings are not very strong, however given the awkward cocking procedure, that is probably just as well. Great Build Quality, but not a powerful pistol.

Lakey

[Lakey]

Here is some further information.

https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2007...pellet-pistol/

Lakey

[DrGunn]

That look like a nice air pistol in great condition.
Try giving the leather seals a soak of neatsfoot oil - this can work wonders and may be all it needs.

[Jerry Cornelius]

That look like a nice air pistol in great condition.
Try giving the leather seals a soak of neatsfoot oil - this can work wonders and may be all it needs.

I agree with this. That seal doesn’t look bad to me and I would give it a good oiling before going further

[45flint]

Awesome condition as said just soak the seal and enjoy.

[Phil Russell]

Looking at my notes, after a strip etc I got 340 fps with Hobby =/- 4fps which I thought pretty good for this small pistol. But crikey, they are awkward to cock.
Cheers, Phil