Weihrauch HW 77
| Weihrauch HW 77 | |
|---|---|
 An early model Weihrauch HW 77 | |
| Type | Air Rifle |
| Place of origin |  Germany |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Weihrauch |
| Produced | 1983 - Present |
| Variants | ‘’HW 77K” (Carbine), ’'HW 77K SE" (Carbine Special Edition) |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 9.04 lb (4,100 g) |
| Length | 44.09" (Carbine model 40.12") |
| Cartridge | .177, .20, .22 & .25 caliber Airgun pellet |
| Action | Underlever |
| Feed system | manual |
| Sights | Open sights |
The Weihrauch HW 77 (HW for Herman Weihrauch) is an underlever spring-piston air rifle developed and manufactured by the German sporting weapon manufacturer Weihrauch. Known for its accuracy, the HW 77 is widely considered the most successful underlever air rifle ever made.[1] It is also known for its rugged construction, considerable weight and precision match-grade adjustable trigger. The gun was marketed and sold as the Beeman HW 77 in the American market.
Current variants
- "HW 77K"
- "HW 77K SE" (Special Edition)
The main variant of the HW 77 is the HW 77K,[2] meaning ‘Kurz’[3] in German (Short). The HW 77K weighs approximately 100 grams less than the full barrelled version, and the overall length is 4” shorter. THe HW 77K SE is sold with a brown-green-black laminated stock.
See also
References
- ^ 77_air_rifle/34 Weihrauch HW 77 Specifications, Retrieved on 2014-1-11
- ^ Weihrauch HW 77K Specifications, Retrieved on 2014-1-11
- ^ "HW 77 – HW 77 K - Weihrauch Sport". Retrieved 2016-06-25.