HW/Weihrauch Jaw-dropping HW 35's...

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Let me start by saying these are NOT mine (I wish)...! They are both owned by a friend and were photographed when they sauntered past my table at the 2023 Columbus, Ohio airgun show.

FIrst up, an "RDB 1" - stamped, chrome-plated, HW 35EB - Beeman's unique version combining the European "Export" walnut stock and standard 19-inch barrel. It's one of a small number created of course for the good Dr. Robert D. Beeman himself:
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And then the piece de resistance...a gold-plated, engraved masterpiece with museum-grade custom walnut thumbhole stock. Surely one of the most desirable examples of this classic in existence:
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The pics of these two jewels make me sweat with unbridled envy. And actually touching them was a highlight of my airgun-geek career, LOL....
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MDriskill said:
Let me start by saying these are NOT mine (I wish)...! They are both owned by a friend and were photographed when they sauntered past my table at the 2023 Columbus, Ohio airgun show.

FIrst up, an "RDB 1" - stamped chrome-plated HW 35EB (Beeman special with "Export" walnut stock and 19-inch barrel), one of a small number created of course for Robert D. Beeman himself:
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And then the piece de resistance - a gold-plated, engraved masterpiece with museum-grade custom walnut thumbhole stock. One of the most desirable examples of this classic in existence:
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The pics of these two jewels make me sweat with unbridled envy. And actually touching them was a highlight of my airgun-geek career, LOL....
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I can't imagine actually handling one of those, absolutely jaw dropping gorgeous. Do they actually get shot? Thanks for sharing Mike.
 
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MDriskill said:
To each his own of course, but I'd never shoot one of these! 😳

You could buy a rack full of beautiful shooters for a fraction of what one of these showpieces is worth, ha.
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The rifles are excellent, but not long ago several similar ones from the Bееman collection were sold at RIA, the price was more than moderate. A nickel-plated HW-35 RDB, etc without engraving, with a numbered brass tag from the Beeman collection costs $1.5k maximum, but you can wait your whole life for a buyer. The desired price does not always become real.
 
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MDriskill said:
Let me start by saying these are NOT mine (I wish)...! They are both owned by a friend and were photographed when they sauntered past my table at the 2023 Columbus, Ohio airgun show.

FIrst up, an "RDB 1" - stamped, chrome-plated, HW 35EB - Beeman's unique version combining the European "Export" walnut stock and standard 19-inch barrel. It's one of a small number created of course for the good Dr. Robert D. Beeman himself:
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And then the piece de resistance...a gold-plated, engraved masterpiece with museum-grade custom walnut thumbhole stock. Surely one of the most desirable examples of this classic in existence:
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The pics of these two jewels make me sweat with unbridled envy. And actually touching them was a highlight of my airgun-geek career, LOL....
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So what brand of scope rings would you recommend for the Gold one ?
 
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kingfisher61 said:
Mike
Absolutely stunning craftsmanship!!! Thanks you for taking the time to share these gems. Personally, I certainly appreciate them. Functioning works of art.
Here's my only HW35.

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Nice, you NEVER seem to see the 35 TH in threads/posts. Here's my Beeman marked, single side safety. According to R Beeman only a handful of Beeman HW35 TH's were ever made with a factory thumbhole stock.

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MDriskill said:
Let me start by saying these are NOT mine (I wish)...! They are both owned by a friend and were photographed when they sauntered past my table at the 2023 Columbus, Ohio airgun show.

FIrst up, an "RDB 1" - stamped, chrome-plated, HW 35EB - Beeman's unique version combining the European "Export" walnut stock and standard 19-inch barrel. It's one of a small number created of course for the good Dr. Robert D. Beeman himself:
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And then the piece de resistance...a gold-plated, engraved masterpiece with museum-grade custom walnut thumbhole stock. Surely one of the most desirable examples of this classic in existence:
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The pics of these two jewels make me sweat with unbridled envy. And actually touching them was a highlight of my airgun-geek career, LOL....
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These represent Investment Grade Airguns and really shouldn’t be used.
keep em in a safe or at the bank😉.

From a practical standpoint, they’re almost too ornate (ostentatious) to own.
Most of the current, Stainless models push the limits of practicality🎯.
 
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SpiralGroove said:
These represent Investment Grade Airguns and really shouldn’t be used.
keep em in a safe or at the bank😉.

From a practical standpoint, they’re almost too ornate (ostentatious) to own.
Most of the current, Stainless models push the limits of practicality🎯.
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Practicality is relative. Some guys drop millions on cars and still drive them.
 
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SpiralGroove said:
These represent Investment Grade Airguns and really shouldn’t be used.
keep em in a safe or at the bank😉.

From a practical standpoint, they’re almost too ornate (ostentatious) to own.
Most of the current, Stainless models push the limits of practicality🎯.
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I have brought my chrome RDB1 to the range/FT match to show the other guys and let any who wanted to take a few shots.
 
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Wadcutter said:
Beautiful guns! Makes me wonder if an unfired gun is worth more or would it matter that much to a high end collector?
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I don't think any gun is unfired, they "should" all be tested before leaving the plant. Plus, I have said it before, how would ANYONE prove a gun is unfired OR how many shots ever went down the barrel???
 
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kingfisher61 said:
Mike
Absolutely stunning craftsmanship!!! Thanks you for taking the time to share these gems. Personally, I certainly appreciate them. Functioning works of art.
Here's my only HW35.

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If you have the time, please tell us a little about the stock. That’s an interesting cheek riser extension and I am curious how it was made.
 
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