Quote Originally Posted by Brad3 View Post
The 35 was a well made rifle similar in build and size to the Anshutz 335 but was another gun with the TP being too big in diameter. Also angled which robbed a Ftlb. It was Cardew that first suggested this design flaw and from there its popularity never really got going until replaced by the more powerful 45. From there it got a bit more criticism than was fair when stacked up against the 45s reputation which could out compete a FWB Sport.
It tended to get left in the gun shop rack for the better performers.
Yes, I always put it into the same category as the 335, too, with its medium power and similar weight etc. Precision over brawn. I did briefly own a 45, back in about 1987. Very nearly new and very cheap. Very harsh and twangy cycle. I didn't fancy stripping one of these back then but managed to sell it for more than I paid for it, so off it went.