Weihrauch releases limited edition HW50S to mark 75th anniversary

Weihrauch has announced a limited-edition HW 50 S air rifle to commemorate the 75th anniversary of its original HW 50 V model, which first appeared in 1950.

Retailing at £450, the jubilee edition is restricted to 1,000 numbered pieces worldwide, 300 of which will come to the UK.

It features distinctive blue-grey laminated wood furniture with special chequering patterns that reference the original 1950s design. The pistol grip incorporates laser engraving of the number “75” on its underside, while the rifle carries limited-edition markings.

Technical specifications remain consistent with the standard HW 50 S, including a 1,030mm overall length, standard 410mm barrel length and 3.1kg weight.

Available in .177 and .22 calibres, the rifle features spring-piston action with ambidextrous stock design and Weihrauch’s two-stage “Rekord” match trigger system.

Each rifle ships with open sights. Purchasers receive a commemorative package including a reproduction of the original 1950s advertisement, operating instructions and a Weihrauch merchandise set.

The HW 50 V model firmly established Weihrauch’s reputation in the post-war period and became one of the company’s most recognisable designs to date. This special anniversary edition acknowledges that heritage while offering collectors a distinctive variant of the classic spring-powered air rifle.

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