Forum HW35 project

[AndrewE]

This is what 4 hours of sanding gets you. One more hit with the 400grit and I will start polishing. Much improved so far. Not today though.

 

[Cinimod]

It’s like alchemy, that’s looking great , I’ve got another one if you want some more practice …….dom

 

[jps2486]

You have the patience of Job.

 

[Gunpepe]

Ok everyone a big thank you to @Blackcat83 for donating this HW35 .22
This will be the new forum project like last year to be done up for a younger shooter probably to be given/awarded at a forum meet.
Obviously I will hopefully be looking forward to seeing some members to volunteer to help with it restoring etc and tuning.
Pictures in post 9

Me and my mate have just restored a HW35 .177 . Turne out very good, will not be getting rid of its a keeper. Good luck with your project

 

[Toe Knee]

Nice one!

 

[Tackleberry]

Wow nice work

 

[Lizard]

Looking forward to seeing the finished product, the progress is looking nice so far.
The HW35 was my favourite air rifle when I was a youngster, very accurate from what I remember.

 

[Rich 26]

Great job ,good work.
Can't wait to see the stock when that is finished.
Will be a lovely rifle.

 

[robthedog]

Paul Short 35 in 177, fitted with a jimbob999 3D hamster , 7.5mm 5 shot group using B8's, ignore the other holes they were 10m pistol shots

 

[ECO-Worrier]

Any lathe work,or spring guides etc, I'm happy to undertake

I improved my HW 35 by making a stainless one piece spring guide, I compressed the spring worked out the maximum length for the guide chamfered the end and made the diameter to suit the spring as it compressed it lightly gripped the guide and gave a very smooth push making it very accurate. I also bought a .177 barrel for interchangeability. I bought the rifle from the importer at the time around 1977 Optima Scopes advert ran alongside it

 

[Bobnik]

I have a rear sight if required