RWs 45

[fatttmannn]

Ok, just got this morning from Mr Scratch. First impressions, very nice example, blueing very good, stock seems lighter in finish than my Original 45 this one is 1982 model and the stock allso reminds me more of the 35 break barell. Again its .22, have a few period scopes to complete the combo, very happy.

[jonnyone]

I may be a heretic but I prefer the RWS45 over the Original version. That's why I have two in man n lady calibres.
Both have been converted from leather piston heads n shoot nice with new guides n top hats etc.
Enjoy the gun mucka
Dave

[fatttmannn]

I may be a heretic but I prefer the RWS45 over the Original version. That's why I have two in man n lady calibres.
Both have been converted from leather piston heads n shoot nice with new guides n top hats etc.
Enjoy the gun mucka
Dave

will do Sir

[fatttmannn]

Been looking in John Walthers The Airgun Book Volume 4 and seems to suggest very little difference other than the stocks and markings between the models, so am looking forward to useing it has my Original 45 in .22 is a very good performer.

[Muskett]

I have the fairly early Original 45 in .177. Its trigger is very nice, and it shoots very well indeed. At 25m it clovers all day long. To me this is the 1980's classic and what the British scene was all about. HW35E, FWB Sport, Anschutz 335, Airsporter and Mercury, Webley Vulcan and if you must Sharp Innova and Jackel!!

The Original 45 was in the top three.

RWS made pellets!

But I'm sure the RWS45 is a pleasure to shoot too.

[I. J.]

Ive got an Original Mod 45 in .22 dated 11/79 so one of the early one. I have read somewhere the early ones had problems with their safety catches.
The one thing I dont like about the RWS/Original 45 is the soft barrel material. Ive seen several bent downwards due to other enthusiastic cocking.

ATB
Ian

[fatttmannn]

Ive got an Original Mod 45 in .22 dated 11/79 so one of the early one. I have read somewhere the early ones had problems with their safety catches.
The one thing I dont like about the RWS/Original 45 is the soft barrel material. Ive seen several bent downwards due to other enthusiastic cocking.

ATB
Ian

Yes have a early 45 myself, 11.2 all day, will watch the barell, down to Welsh Willi tomorrow for a check up on power then we will see.

[Muskett]

I think soft barrel syndrome has got worse over the years
Most break barrels are asking for it when "let go", and fitting moderators really doesn't help. Certainly many FWB Sports and early Theobens Sciroccos break barrels have some banana to them. Haven't had enough HW35's to know but would expect them to be as prone, though 35's are prone to droop into the locking block from factory??? Bendy barrels really doesn't make any difference to accuracy so long as not too pronounced; its just that scopes can struggle a bit. Had two Theobens that did it, and I actually bought a Webley Eclipse underlever because of this issue (lovely rifle but just not "great" enough to keep).

[fatttmannn]

I think soft barrel syndrome has got worse over the years
Most break barrels are asking for it when "let go", and fitting moderators really doesn't help. Certainly many FWB Sports and early Theobens Sciroccos break barrels have some banana to them. Haven't had enough HW35's to know but would expect them to be as prone, though 35's are prone to droop into the locking block from factory??? Bendy barrels really doesn't make any difference to accuracy so long as not too pronounced; its just that scopes can struggle a bit. Had two Theobens that did it, and I actually bought a Webley Eclipse underlever because of this issue (lovely rifle but just not "great" enough to keep).

Yes have had 2 rifles that had to have the barrels adjusted., its not just Originals either has you say.

[Mr. Scratch]

Yes have had 2 rifles that had to have the barrels adjusted., its not just Originals either has you say.

Nice to know you're happy bud & the barrel is straight, i checked it! lol enjoy

[fatttmannn]

Nice to know you're happy bud & the barrel is straight, i checked it! lol enjoy

sure is , cant wait to get her up to club for a work out sadly have to be next week due to other commitments over weekend. but some thing to look foward to.

[peddy]

Bought mine 32years ago after reading rod lyntons review in sporting air gun. Kept it for 27 years then can you believe sold it in a moment of madness!! Fantastic gun, but was too scared to strip down due to trigger, no help around like there is today, though it was full power after all that time. Enjoy mate, mine loved silhouette .177 and wasps

[fatttmannn]

Bought mine 32years ago after reading rod lyntons review in sporting air gun. Kept it for 27 years then can you believe sold it in a moment of madness!! Fantastic gun, but was too scared to strip down due to trigger, no help around like there is today, though it was full power after all that time. Enjoy mate, mine loved silhouette .177 and wasps

thanks, plan to.

[fatttmannn]

Ok took the rifle down to Welsh Willi earlier today5 shots and it didnt vary by more than 5fps, using Jsb,s/Air Arms 610fps was the average -11.8 consitently, thanks Tony another cracker in the collection.

[original45]

i love these big time . My very first rifle the 45 which Dave pope and Steve tuned for me some years latter.
It was one of the best I had shot of the 45s out the box in the first place and I have many many 45s to put it against .but was so consistent and better after the tune ,the leather seal was rolled on blotting paper ,new guide,brass friction washer ,spring ,trigger spring replacement and polish and a very skilful closing of the rear cylinder around the trigger unit .
Testament to venoms skill and knowledge its dam good.
I always preferred the original name myself as it is what it is "original".
Strange how Diana rws original recalled the 45 to replace the sprung steel safety plate for plastic yet very few have the plastic safety ,I only have one too.
The anniversary model looks nice with the side plates with images on in 177 only though.

Enjoy your 45.