r/Springers

I bought an hw50s from a pawn shop for $400. Was built in 1976 based on serial number and made in “west Germany” the thing is old.

Anyway, aside from price the gun has a few issues. The breech seal disintegrated and needs replacing. It was shooting a respectable 11 ft-lb of energy and now is at 5.5 because of the breech seal.

It’s old enough that the piston should have a leather seal on the piston. and it smokes like a mother when you shoot it.

I already ordered a breech seal ($20 with shipping) and that should put me back at 11 ft-lb but should I get an adapter and a rubber piston seal? (Another~$60)

Despite all this cost and rework that needs done, it’s way nicer than my rs2. Before the breech seal disintegrated it was so smooth and the trigger is so much better.