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
Weight 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 air rifle developed and manufactured by the German sporting weapons manufacturer Weihrauch. Known for its accuracy, the HW 77 is widely considered the most successful underlever, spring-piston, air rifle ever made.[1] It is also known for its rugged construction, considerable weight and precision adjustable, match-grade, adjustable trigger. The gun was marketed and sold as the Beeman HW 77 in the American market.

Current variants

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.

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