Weihrauch ARH50S Custom
This is the new model HW50S in 22 cal. I wasn't sure which way to go with this rifle. The project actually started with a stock that was purchased from Air Rifle Headquarters several years back and inletted to fit the new modern action. I wanted something more traditional to fit with the classic lines of the stock, so a stainless set back trigger unit that I had on hand for another project was fitted as opposed to brass. I may later do a antiqued bronze trigger or one of a pair of Damascus units I have stashed away for other projects. The stock being a darker piece of wood I opted to fit ARH's red pad for the old large bore English look. That was also a deciding factor when choosing the action in 22 cal. 22 cal also tends to be slightly more sedate in recoil than it's 177cal counterpart. A spring was selected that would yield lower cocking effort while retaining full power. The result is a light easy to shoot mid power rifle that is quite, pleasant to shoot and hard hitting for a rifle this size. The stock is a Missouri walnut in grade two with 18 line per inch checkering on the pistol grip and a hand rubbed oil finish. I had originally wanted to ad a large panel wrapped under the fore arm when I first started on this three years ago, but never got around to doing it. Sadly ARH has quit producing this stock and this is the last one I had on hand. It was displayed at the Roanoke airgun show in 2010 in it's pictured form. I may ad more checkering and some bronze or Damascus trim later, but currently have the rifle on hold until I'm able finish up with other higher priority projects.
Paul
Watts
This view shows the pronounced palm swell
This view shows the pronounced palm swell