Recent content by 1975HW55

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    Airguns of Arizona

    Had what I needed; shipped it fast.
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    HW/Weihrauch HW 55

    Either way a project. Need a hacksaw hole saw blade exactly the right size. Forks plug has a slight taper on end that creates a thin groove around the outside edge between the plug and the tube. Interesting result. The leather piston seal forms a short thin lip around its outside edge from...
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    HW/Weihrauch HW 55

    Material is gold colored after rubbing with sandpaper ring on end of a dowel. Brazing ?
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    HW/Weihrauch HW 55

    Synthetic, yes. Leather no. Been shooting it since I bought it used in early 70's. Use Robert Law( old ARH) silicone piston seal oil. Getting low though. If anyone knows what is in that stuff please let me know. Thinking I should remove the lump though as you suggested. Leather piston seal in...
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    HW/Weihrauch HW 55

    Hi Gentlemen, another question. 1960's HW35E found at gun show in early 70's Did a Robert Law(old ARH) Super tune myself back then. Rifle has been shot a lot!!! Just took apart due to sudden velocity loss. Needs spring. Lump of metal at 12:00 above transfer port at juncture of end plug and wall...
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    HW/Weihrauch HW 55

    Done. Thanks again !
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    HW/Weihrauch HW 55

    Many heads are better than one. Thank you gentlemen ! With a combination of tips from all of you parts were removed with minimal damage ! It is a press fit with a key in the lever and a keyway in the shaft. Back together as you can see. You can be sure I will be checking the lever retaining...
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    HW/Weihrauch HW 55

    Pictures. Will not push or tap back on. Will not pull off.
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    HW/Weihrauch HW 55

    Help ! Barrel latch screw was loose. Did not notice. Barrel latch lever now stuck halfway on/halfway off shaft. Too far off for threads of retaining screw to engage threaded hole in shaft lever is mounted on. Lever will not come off or push all the way back on. Suggestions anyone ? Thanks !
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    HW 55 barrel latch

    Sorry, new to this. Will not go back on, will not pull off. Stuck halfway off. Replacement parts seem to be nonexistent. Will move to traditional airguns.
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    HW 55 barrel latch

    Help ! Barrel latch screw was loose. Did not notice. Barrel latch lever now stuck halfway on/halfway off shaft. Too far off for threads of retaining screw to engage threaded hole in shaft lever is mounted on. Lever will not come off or push all the way back on. Suggestions anyone ? Thanks !