Weihrauch HW57

[thursodog 353]

Hi folks.

I might be buying one of these for my lads.

Any thoughts on this as far as a managable gun for a youngster to develope spring shooting with.

Cheers in advance.

 

Chris.

[toby63 1,236]

is that the 1 with pop up breech.ive heard the can be trouble at times.

[thursodog 353]

Yeah, been reading reviews, mostly good, 1 or 2 negative ones.

Rather fancy it, got the chance of one going for a good price.

 

Thanks Chris

[pianoman 3,589]

All round, it seems a smashing little underlever the HW57. Certainly seems well-liked by those who own one Chris.

 

The only real drawback with the HW57 pop-up breech, as with Diana's 460 Stutzen, is it will limit the length of scope you can fit to it. And that could be a drawback. because it's an accurate little sporter that your lad can learn and grow-up shooting with it; and go on to hunt with it. It deserves a decent scope.

 

And it's a Weihrauch!

 

Not heard of mechanical problems with the HW57's breech but, even the best made gear will not take to repeated rough and careless handling.

 

Give this one a fair hearing and see what you think

 

Best regards.

 

Simon

[stealthy1 3,964]

Go for it, its a good starter gun, should be easy for your lads to cock

[thursodog 353]

Thanks Simon.

I've decided to go for it, its got a 3-9x50 scope (don't know the make as yet) swivels, sling and bag.

I'll hopefully get it before someone else does.

Dying to get it home and stripped, cleaned etc.

I've also negotiated for a very clean 97k with a venom kit already fitted for my oldest.

Sold one of these a year ago and wish i hadn't

Happy days.

 

All the best Chris.

[toby63 1,236]

check out blackpool airguns

[thursodog 353]

Thanks lads, yeah blackpool don't recommend this one.

MMMmmm??????...........

[toby63 1,236]

i ave read it sumwur else aswel mate atb decision time ha.

[thursodog 353]

90 quid with a scope and its seemingly in good condition so i'll bite the bullet and go see it and try it out.

There's a good few reviews from people saying they are great trouble free guns after having them for years.

Find it hard to believe that weihrauch would make something that has inherent problems.

I'm probably buying it.

 

Cheers Chris.

[pianoman 3,589]

Sounds a cracking bargain Chris. Well worth a closer look.

 

If the condition is good on the outside, it generally follows it'll be fine on the inside. I never had a problem with any of the Weihrauch rifles I've owned over many years, save fair wear and tear on mainsprings and one broken trigger spring. All easy to replace and fix mate.

 

Good for you!

 

Best wishes to you and the boys.

 

Simon