A Big Thankyou To RustyBuzz

[Scrinja]

Im fond of mine also 1986 Mk1 ...And a 1987

[T 20]

Very nice, Scrinja --- there's something about the 1980s Weihrauch stock finish that sets them apart.

[T 20]

Didn't know that Mick, interesting reading

Here you go Martyn, you can see Weihrauch's developement of the BSF55 into the HW85 in the parts diagrams.:-

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So in very loose terms the HW85 is basically a BSF55 with Rekord trigger and barrel.
The HW85 was later simplified further and became the new HW85, HW95 and HW98.



All the best Mick

[Scrinja]

Very nice, Scrinja --- there's something about the 1980s Weihrauch stock finish that sets them apart.

A future classic and quite well put together also Mick

[T 20]

A future classic and quite well put together also Mick

They certainly were, they were a good example of how Weihrauch operate to keep production costs down as well, with the HW85 sharing it's barrel, cocking linkage, cocking shoe and Rekord trigger unit with the HW80 with the safety plunger from a HW50.


Anyway, enough of this gun bollocks --- keep yourself safe out there chap.




All the best Mick

[RustyBuzz]

They certainly were, they were a good example of how Weihrauch operate to keep production costs down as well, with the HW85 sharing it's barrel, cocking linkage, cocking shoe and Rekord trigger unit with the HW80 with the safety plunger from a HW50.


Anyway, enough of this gun bollocks --- keep yourself safe out there chap.




All the best Mick

I'm lucky enough to own a prototype from 1985 which has a different pattern stock from the actual production models and benefits from not having a cocking shoe.

Looking at this rifle, I think it's quite clear which of his competitors Mr Weihrauch was targeting.



Richard

[MartynB]

Thanks for the info Mick - nice looking rifle Richard, almost a shame they didn't stick with the stock

[landymick]

Lovely examples , I do like the old 85’s.

[coburn]

I'm lucky enough to own a prototype from 1985 which has a different pattern stock from the actual production models and benefits from not having a cocking shoe.

Looking at this rifle, I think it's quite clear which of his competitors Mr Weihrauch was targeting.



Richard

What a stunning looking HW. I've got the modern ersatz HW85, and whilst a good rifle, has nothing on your 85.

[T 20]

I'm lucky enough to own a prototype from 1985 which has a different pattern stock from the actual production models and benefits from not having a cocking shoe.

Looking at this rifle, I think it's quite clear which of his competitors Mr Weihrauch was targeting.



Richard

Oh, I like that one, Richard.

The stock reminds me of the Venom Bavaria shown in Airgunworld in the early 1980s.

[T 20]

Thanks for the info Mick

Here's a bit more info Martyn,

This is about the BSF55 New Model, sold in the US as the Marksman 70. :-

http://anotherairgunblog.blogspot.co...&by-date=false

[HW777]

Here you go Martyn, you can see Weihrauch's developement of the BSF55 into the HW85 in the parts diagrams.:-

image.jpg


image.jpg


image.jpg


So in very loose terms the HW85 is basically a BSF55 with Rekord trigger and barrel.
The HW85 was later simplified further and became the new HW85, HW95 and HW98.

All the best

Hi Mick,

Very nice rifles, the Hw85's original build with screw in end block should be brought back in to production, even if only for a limited run.

As to the BSF rifles, having no experience of these rifles, how is the end block retained on these rifles ? Only asking out of interest.

Atb

John.

[Bluefan]

Here's a bit more info Martyn,

This is about the BSF55 New Model, sold in the US as the Marksman 70. :-

http://anotherairgunblog.blogspot.co...&by-date=false

Thanks for that Mick , I like that blog but hadn't seen that page very interesting made me realise I should of taken that old school 50 off Paul ....... before you did
I did however omit the most important question how's it shoot I'm guessing good I have shot Mallyallys and it's nice so guessing yours will shoot well too .
Atb Gav

[TonyL]

Here's a bit more info Martyn,

This is about the BSF55 New Model, sold in the US as the Marksman 70. :-

http://anotherairgunblog.blogspot.co...&by-date=false

Plenty of HW influence going on there, Mick.

Cheers for posting.

[T 20]

Hi Mick,

As to the BSF rifles, having no experience of these rifles, how is the end block retained on these rifles ? Only asking out of interest.

Atb

John.

Hi John.

From memory, the spring is retained by a stock lug screwed into the spring guide, then the trigger assembly is slotted in and is retained by a screw on end cap --- though I could be talking bollocks as I haven't played with a BSF for forty years.


I'm feeling a bit old now.




All the best Mick