Weihrauch is a family-run German company based in Mellrichstadt, Bavaria, and its HW air rifles have a reputation for lasting a lifetime. Many shooters still use HW80s and HW77s bought in the 1980s. That makes Weihrauch one of the best brands to buy second hand: a well-kept rifle will shoot as well as a new one, often for much less money.
This guide explains the main models, how Weihrauch is linked to Beeman, what used rifles sell for in the UK, and what to check before you buy.
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Why Weihrauch rifles last
Weihrauch has made guns for well over a hundred years, and it has a habit of keeping good designs in production rather than replacing them for fashion. Its spring rifles use simple, strong parts, and the famous Rekord trigger, fitted to most HW springers, is crisp and adjustable. Barrels are made in house and have a strong name for accuracy.
In the UK the rifles are imported and supported by a long-standing distributor, so spare parts and servicing are easy to find.
The models worth knowing
Weihrauch HW97K
The HW97K is an underlever spring rifle with a fixed barrel. It is one of the most popular rifles in hunter field target (HFT) because it is accurate and very forgiving to shoot. It is also a great hunting rifle within sensible range.
Weihrauch HW77
The HW77 is the older underlever that came before the HW97K. It has a slightly different loading system and a loyal following. Good examples are well worth buying.
Weihrauch HW80
The HW80 is a powerful, full-size break-barrel spring rifle. It was developed with the American importer Beeman, which sold it as the Beeman R1. In the UK it is a classic hunting springer.
Weihrauch HW95 and HW99
The HW95 is a mid-weight break-barrel that suits most shooters, and the HW99 is a lighter, compact model. Both use the Rekord trigger.
Weihrauch HW30, HW35 and HW50
The HW30 is a light, low-recoil springer that is ideal for younger or smaller shooters and for close-range pest control. The HW35 and HW50 are classic full-size and mid-size break-barrels.
Weihrauch HW100 and HW110 (PCPs)
The HW100 is a sidelever PCP with a 14-shot magazine. It is known for being well made and accurate. The HW110 is a lighter, more compact PCP. Both are good second hand buys.
Weihrauch HW44 and HW45 (pistols)
The HW44 is a PCP air pistol and the HW45 is a spring air pistol. Air pistols must shoot under 6 ft-lb to be held without a firearm certificate in England and Wales.
Weihrauch and Beeman
Beeman is an American company that imported Weihrauch rifles and sold several of them under its own name. The best-known example is the Beeman R1, which was developed with Weihrauch and is the same design as the HW80. Other Beeman R-series rifles, such as the R7 and R9, are also Weihrauch-built. If you see a Beeman R-series rifle for sale in the UK, it is usually a German Weihrauch underneath, and parts are often shared.
Be aware that the Beeman name has also been used on cheaper rifles made elsewhere, so check the markings and model number before you assume a Beeman is a Weihrauch.
Used Weihrauch prices in the UK
These figures come from the asking prices in real FreeGunAds ads and update automatically.
| Model | Ads | Typical asking price | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|
| HW77 | 4 | £340 | £320 – £365 |
| HW80 | 2 | £300 | £300 – £300 |
| HW95 | 2 | £450 | £450 – £450 |
| HW100 | 7 | £800 | £675 – £915 |
| HW45 | 3 | £200 | £200 – £395 |
| All Weihrauch ads | 27 | £430 | £300 – £625 |
Based on 27 asking prices in FreeGunAds ads since 2023, updated automatically. These are asking prices, and condition, extras and power (12 ft-lb or FAC) all move the price.
Walnut-stocked rifles, rifles with a quality scope and rifles that have been professionally tuned usually sell for more.
What to check on a used Weihrauch
- Cocking stroke: it should be smooth. Grinding, twanging or a lot of vibration on firing can mean a tired spring or a dry piston seal. A spring and seal service is not expensive, but factor it into the price.
- Trigger: the Rekord trigger is adjustable. Make sure it releases cleanly and that the safety works. Avoid rifles where someone has filed or modified trigger parts.
- Breech seal (break-barrels): check the seal is not flattened or cracked, and that the barrel locks up tightly with no side-to-side play.
- Barrel droop: some break-barrels shoot low, which needs a drooper mount for the scope. Ask the seller whether one is fitted.
- Underlever catch (HW97K and HW77): check the lever locks home securely.
- PCPs: fill the HW100 or HW110 and leave it overnight to check for leaks, and check the magazine indexes cleanly.
- Power: ask what it shoots at. Over 12 ft-lb, a rifle is a Section 1 firearm.
Common questions
Is an old Weihrauch worth buying?
Usually, yes. Older HW rifles were built to the same standard and parts are still available. A service can make a 30-year-old rifle shoot like new.
HW97K or HW80?
The HW97K is a fixed-barrel underlever and is easier to shoot accurately. The HW80 is a powerful break-barrel that is lighter to carry. For HFT and accuracy, most people choose the HW97K.
Do I need a licence for a Weihrauch?
Not in England and Wales if it is under 12 ft-lb and you are 18 or over. Scotland and Northern Ireland have different rules, so read our guide to air rifle law in the UK.
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