Lazaglide HW80

[Gnhouse]

Hi all,

I’ve had a message from a friend with a couple of pics attached, as below. He’s got an HW80 that looks like it’s an original Venom Lazaglide. I’m hoping to get a closer look on Wednesday but was wondering is there anything in particular I should be looking for?

Also what sort of price would you think it should be? I’ve looked around and have seen wildly varying prices over the last few years.

https://ibb.co/t4kKWx3
https://ibb.co/169gb81

Thanks
Garrick

[splosh!]

nice venom vantage hope it has the lazaglide piston inside nice find

[Geezer]

Hopefully, Mach1.5 or one of the real experts will be along soon, buy I could easily see that going for £800. Or more - Venoms seem to attract some serious money these days.

[Mach 1.5]

PM Sent. Yes prices vary from, that's fair price to I'm going to ask silly money cause it's a venom lazaglide. Bad points, not reblued, no set back trigger. Good points..its original on the outside. Serial number of rifle will give me more indication of age etc. Hope I can help? Mach 1.5

[Kevmcc]

Also depends on the internal if they have been replaced or the venom ones in. Also venom did different tunes stage 1 , 2 etc @Mach 1.5 is you best bet on here but also there is a venom group on Facebook as well

[Shed tuner]

reduced cylinder conversion would be ideal... look underneath for the pin/bush that rides in the cocking slot that prevents the piston revolving.

[Muskett]

The stock isn't the sexiest, but if the original internals then very sexy indeed.
Did I miss the calibre?
The scope is a fine scope and best for a .177's potential. Bit much/lump for a .22. Very correct for the time.

There are prettier rifles, but not many of this tune, and thats where the value, the history, the interesting part lies.

[Geezer]

The stock isn't the sexiest, but if the original internals then very sexy indeed.
Did I miss the calibre?
The scope is a fine scope and best for a .177's potential. Bit much/lump for a .22. Very correct for the time.

There are prettier rifles, but not many of this tune, and thats where the value, the history, the interesting part lies.

I agree it would be “sexier” as a tyro or thumbhole.

But that stock is a classic and elegantly functional - arguably better for field use than the above. It ought to shine up well with a bit of work to bring out the grain.

[Mach 1.5]

It's a nice 1989 Venom Vantage Lazaglide. Produce when it was Venom Arms Company at the gun barrel works cradley heath. Not messed about with and all original. Lovely. Mach 1.5

[splosh!]

vantage is the best stock for a lazglide sokes up the recoil better than a varminter .The tyrolean look nice but can be hard to use with a scope as many were made to fit the shooter .I love all of them

[Muskett]

My comment on the stock is that it doesn't have a lot of colour to it. I'm sure its functional.
I think its a fab, most interesting, rifle. Love to shoot it, just to know what it feels like.

The tune is what makes this rifle interesting. It ought to shoot straight as thats what the tune was for. So to me the value, premium value, is in those two. Above just being a Venom.

£500 for rifle, plus interesting tune, plus shoots spot on, plus its a rare/desirable Venom build, plus period scope. What price on those??
I don't think its sexy enough to be £1k plus rifle. Maybe a £650???? What was the price when built? At this level its a hobby.

[Mach 1.5]

Just had a quick look at my venom bible. 1989 HW80 Vantage as per thread. £390. Tasco Scope. £132.90. Mach 1.5