What i think is a rare old beast. HW55 springer.

[dwardo]

Ayup all.

I was recently given an old HW55 springer with the Tyrolean stock.
So far I think its around 1974 ish and is in stunning condition for its age. Few scratches on the stock but the steel is in perfect nic.

Has anyone had one of these in the past? Does anyone have any idea what they are worth as i am unable to find a single one for sale?
It does seem like a very well made bit of kit especially given the fact its older than I am.

Very large cheek stock, very comfortable

Next to my Weirauch.

 

[Silverback 1]

That takes me back a bit, i yearned for one of those in my youth, great find and as you say it looks in fine fettle, you can tell by the nuts and bolts etc. on the photos that it hasn't been messed about with, i would take it to a dealer and have it chronoed and serviced if required, worth spending a few quid on that beauty if needed, bit of a rare beast in that condition, not sure of it's value but you will probably get some info on one of the airgun forums.

 

[Silverback 1]

Have a look here

weihrauchowners.freeforums.org/index.php

Edit:-
Broken link but info available

 

[Chiseller]

Takes me back too...I had the 55k when I was a kid, my dad didn't buy me a case so he tore his woodbine packet in half, put it over the trigger guard and sent me on my way dahn. Road!
Great gun:thumbup: nice find.

 

[Chiseller]

Didn't wait for the pics to load mine didn't have the cheek piece and it had a different barrel lock iirc. Mine was roughly 1983 ? Doh.... It's all coming back....mine could have been a hw 35 ???

 

[sasquatch]

Beauty that!