You did an outstanding job.Gun is finished, so figured I'd better post some follow-up information and pictures.
Layout of parts.
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Could not find a factory rear cap, so ended up turning one on the lathe. Turned out Ok, but can you tell I'm not a machinist. LOL
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Stripped the stock and used dye to add some color to the blotchy Beech. Then a few coats of Tru-Oil with some dye added to help blend.
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Found a satin nickel trigger guard and added the Williams sight. View attachment 496273View attachment 496275View attachment 496271View attachment 496272View attachment 496270View attachment 496274View attachment 496277
The bore looks good and feels smooth after cleaned and polished with JB bore paste. The choke seems a little tight on this one.Great job! Turned out great, how is the bore on that rifle. It is the only thing I see that could make a difference in performance from a newer gun. It is definitely transformed to a very nice rifle, and what a reward for your efforts!!!
Those are great numbers! 7.87 grain on my newer 30s was only 536.8 fps, but only had a spread of 4.35 for 10 shots, and under a dime at 20 yards.The bore looks good and feels smooth after cleaned and polished with JB bore paste. The choke seems a little tight on this one.
_Initial chrony results after a few shots_
AA Diabolo Express 7.87 gr..........558fps... 5.44fpe
Will re-test and check accuracy after the leather piston seal conforms to the tube.
looks like someone killed a bear with it.Recently rescued this neglected HW30S from a local auction house. Cost less than five bucks out the door, so can't complain about its looks.
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This one is stamped with Beeman's Precision Airguns Inc., but no R7 branding. The Weihrauch website dates it to 1977 and the R7's first appeared in the 1982 BPA guide.
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Should be a fun project. Will update this thread as repairs progress.
If anyone has a spare trigger guard or rear cap, let me know.