I recently purchased an HW55 MM that had stock damage. I had the rifle refinished, the internals modernized and added an accessories rail.
Personally, I think it came out great. I think that I saved that old girl from the scrap heap.
Some might say I destroyed the rifle. What do you guys think about it?
I’m a fairly anal collector, and like to leave old airguns as original as possible.
BUT—if the gun is damaged when you get it, that changes the game entirely. What you’ve done with that 55 is great!
From an aesthetic standpoint, it’s kind of a shame that the big patch of checkering under the fore end was lost, but again I understand that was the area where it was damaged when you got it. The accessory rail was a good save, and a ton of fun to use as well.
I’m a fairly anal collector, and like to leave old airguns as original as possible.
BUT—if the gun is damaged when you get it, that changes the game entirely. What you’ve done with that 55 is great!
From an aesthetic standpoint, it’s kind of a shame that the big patch of checkering under the fore end was lost, but again I understand that was the area where it was damaged when you got it. The accessory rail was a good save, and a ton of fun to use as well.
Mike
I agree completely. Personally, I would never alter a rifle which was in collectable condition. All the ones I did were rescues. I have many untouched originals and love them that way.
However, some guys just like things their way! I'm not opposed to that either. That' the beauty of this sport. There' room for everyone!
2nd year Diana Air King I just sold.. Carbon fiber barrel sleeve and adjustable cheeck piece..
