Forget most of what's been said.
Any other HW, you'd be right in thinking 'I should get an old one because the old ones are better'.
HW 35 is the exception.
I say get a new '35 E in .177 cal.
Oh yeah.
The irritating safety warning stamped on the rear block is a deal breaker imo. Why a sticker couldn't suffice I'll never know, and its much cheaper. This is PC compliance at its worse.
I suspect this may driven by American legal requirements. The USA is a very litigious country full of greedy lawyers.
As for the 35 it is still popular and there must be a reason for that. Most of the haters don't like it because they find it ugly. Those who love it praise its elegant, classic lines. I am in the latter category.
Personally I find modern Daystates extremely ugly, but others think they look wonderful.
Out of the box, the HW80 and 95 are two of the most disappointing air rifles I have ever owned.
Scratch your itch by all means. If you find you have made a mistake, you will always be able to sell it. Especially if you get one with a walnut stock. Best in 22 with a small scope in low mounts.
Arthur
I wish I was in the land of cotton.