Weihrauch HW 77

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.

Weihrauch HW 77
An early model Weihrauch HW 77
TypeAir Rifle
Place of origin Germany
Production history
ManufacturerWeihrauch
Produced1983 - Present
Variants‘’HW 77K” (Carbine),
’'HW 77K SE" (Carbine Special Edition)
Specifications
Mass9.04 lb (4,100 g)
Length44.09"
(Carbine model 40.12")

Cartridge.177, .20, .22 & .25 caliber Airgun pellet
ActionUnderlever
Feed systemmanual
SightsOpen sights

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.

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