Weihrauch HW35E STL air rifle

The Weihrauch HW35, at 69, is a senior citizen. It has stood the test of time and won the hearts of many an airgunner. There have been a few tweaks to the internals to ensure it keeps pace with modernity but the basic design remains the same. Weihrauch’s ‘if it ain’t broke don’t fix it’ approach has to be applauded.

I tested the latest model, which is the HW35E STL. ‘STL’ stands for stainless steel, which is what the barrel and action are made from. Some like the bright steel contrasting with the dark walnut stock, others don’t. On