Weihrauch HW50
Hermann Weihrauch Sportwaffen GmbH & Co. KG · Rifle · In Production
Also known as: HW 50, HW50S, HW 50 S
Overview
The Weihrauch HW50 is a German spring-piston, break-barrel air rifle chambered in .177 (4.5mm) and .22 (5.5mm). A mid-weight sporter from Hermann Weihrauch's long-running HW range, it pairs a beechwood ambidextrous stock with the renowned two-stage adjustable 'Rekord' match trigger, an automatic safety, a tunnel front sight with interchangeable inserts and a micrometer-adjustable rear sight. In .177 it produces a muzzle velocity of around 235 m/s, making it a popular plinking, target and small-game air rifle.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3100 g (109.3 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1030 mm (40.55") |
| Barrel Length | 395 mm (15.55") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Fixed Firing Pin |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal |
| Muzzle Velocity | 235 m/s (771 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 14 J (10 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 35 m (38 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Beech |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .177 Air (4.5mm) · primary — also known as .177 caliber, 4.5mm, .177 pellet
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Single Shot
- Safety mechanisms: Automatic Safety
- Features: Rekord Trigger, Tunnel Front Sight, Micrometer Rear Sight, Stippled Grip And Forearm, Rubber Buttplate, Ambidextrous Stock
Variants
- Weihrauch HW50S - Synthetic Breech Seal Update
Production
Long-running model in the Weihrauch HW sporting air rifle range; current production as the HW50S.
Origin
Country of origin: Germany
Notes
The current production model is designated HW50S, which updates the original HW50 with a synthetic piston/breech sealing system and revised stock styling. Sold in some markets under the Beeman label.
Background
Hermann Weihrauch Sportwaffen, founded in 1899, built its reputation on precision spring-piston air rifles, and the Rekord trigger fitted to the HW50 is widely regarded as one of the finest factory triggers ever offered on a sporting airgun.