Weihrauch HW80
Hermann Weihrauch Sportwaffen GmbH & Co. KG · Rifle · In Production · 1981
Also known as: Beeman R1, HW 80
Overview
The Weihrauch HW80 is a powerful spring-piston, break-barrel air rifle introduced in the early 1980s. Built around a large piston and stroke for high power, it is renowned for its hardwood stock, robust steel construction, and the famous adjustable Rekord two-stage trigger. Available in .177, .20, .22, and .25 calibers, it is a benchmark hunting and field-target air rifle. In the United States it was famously marketed by Beeman as the R1.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3950 g (139.3 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1150 mm (45.28") |
| Barrel Length | 500 mm (19.69") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 14 N (3.1 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 295 m/s (968 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 16 J (12 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 35 m (38 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| 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 Break Barrel
- Safety mechanisms: Automatic Safety
- Features: Rekord Trigger, Adjustable Trigger, Open Iron Sights, Hooded Front Sight, Scope Rail, Rubber Recoil Pad, Checkered Stock
Variants
- Weihrauch HW80K - Carbine
Service history
Operators
- Civilian sport shooters
Production
Production years: 1981-present
Origin
Country of origin: Germany
Designer: Hermann Weihrauch Sportwaffen
Notes
Powered by a spring-piston (springer) mechanism rather than a cartridge action. The HW80 was the basis for the Beeman R1, which helped popularize high-powered spring air rifles in the United States. A shorter-barreled carbine version is sold as the HW80K.
Background
Air gun authority Robert Beeman worked with Weihrauch to develop a high-powered magnum spring rifle for the American market; the resulting Beeman R1, based on the HW80, became one of the most influential adult air rifles of the 1980s.