Hw77

[tillylamp 1,938]

Hi

 

I have just bought a second hand HW77k and I am trying to establish whether its a Mark I, Mark II or Mark III. Does anyone know how I can find out? Its serial number is 1567796 which I believe is to be around 2001.

 

Also want to know what mark it is so I can remove the front sight and under lever latch. Some people say heat it up, some say there should be a grub screw and some say use an allen key. The only screw hole that is on it, is where the front mounted sight sits, which holds the sights on and there is no allen key hole there.

 

If anyone could answer these question I would be most appreciative

 

Thanks TL

[tillylamp 1,938]

hi,

by my own process of eliminations it is a mark 3, which I am pleased about, but im still stumped on how to get the front sight/underlever catch off, if anyone can help I would appreciate it.

 

thanks tl

[hw97 8]

Your best bet would be put a bit of heat into it a think mate

[hw97 8]

Or fone up hull cartridge an see what they can do for you

[tillylamp 1,938]

thanks for that hw97, I did hear about heating it up with a hair drier but I was hoping there was a different way, oh well if that's what is needed then so beit.

 

thanks tl

[ryaldinhio 5,188]

i have heard from a friend who had an old 77 that if you contact weihrach on the tinterwebnet with ser.numb they will tell you all info, mk, year of manufacture, location of manufacture etc.

[mhopton 807]

Only way to get them of mate on a good solid bench with a good vice under lever taken off place in the vice (wooden chocks ) heat it up and flog it off with a hammer , when I done one a few year ago I used a long 1/2 inch exstenshon bar and a rubber foot in it hope this helps buddy

[tillylamp 1,938]

thanks for all your reply's this has helped me out. thanks.

 

tl