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[Chuck-in-Ohio]

There is a fix for the inherent problem with the Hammerli 450 system.

It involves a machine operation or two, and pressing in a sleeve. Supposedly it is not for the faint of heart, but can be accomplished by someone semi skilled.
Hammerli performed the fix for free, but that program ended long ago. There are factory corrected rifles out there, but if you are not certain that a prospective Hammerli 450 has had the factory mod performed, it is a pig in a poke and should be treated accordingly.

It is not a question of IF, it is only a matter of time until you have a wall hanger, if the rifle is in it's original state.

Hammerli 450 10m Rifle Question

Hi, Any of you 10m boys unlucky enough to own/had the Hammerli 450 air rifle? Not many sold in this country, about 12, I think, I've got the other 11,!!!!!! Just kidding but I've got some spare seals for these guns..about 600 quids worth!:eek:.......ooooooooooooooooow UNLUCKY eh? The reason...

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The FIX that I spoke of

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[marflow 777]

Yes Chuck you are right these were talked about on the Yellow but my memory is going fast or just gone
i believe it is the only over top cocking rifle maybe ??????

 

[jkingrph]

Yes Chuck you are right these were talked about on the Yellow but my memory is going fast or just gone
i believe it is the only over top cocking rifle maybe ??????

It looked interesting, I would like to see one up close, but doubt that will ever happen.

 

[Chuck-in-Ohio]

Yes Chuck you are right these were talked about on the Yellow but my memory is going fast or just gone
i believe it is the only over top cocking rifle maybe ??????

The only reason that I remember that stuff Mike, is because I am a Walther and Hammerli nut.

The Hammerli 450 and the Haenel MLG 550 are the only 2 top cockers that I can recall from memory.
Pic of Haenel from the Vintage airgun gallery.

 

[jkingrph]

That might be good for a left or right handed shooter, depending on the stock.

 

[Chuck-in-Ohio]

That might be good for a left or right handed shooter, depending on the stock.

Absolutely, and it may lend itself to easier cocking when on a rest as well. Depending on personal preference and physical ability of course.

You will see very few Haenel MLG 550s for sale, and the last one I remember seeing for sale was on eGun in Germany. That makes it unobtanium in today's world unfortunately.
You will see Hammerli 450s pop up somewhat frequently, but they are usually priced at an unrealistic level for non working examples.
IF you find one that has been serviced, or 'fixed' as I referenced above, and it is complete with sights, that is the one to jump on. An original that has not broken YET is also a candidate if you feel competent enough to perform the fix.
As far as I know, there is no longer an exchange program for the 450 receiver at any price, but I may be wrong. One would have to explore that avenue through Carl Walther now, as I believe that they own the Hammerli brand , or did so up through the AR20 and CR20 match rifles.

 

[KWK]

Overlever

 

[jkingrph]

Absolutely, and it may lend itself to easier cocking when on a rest as well. Depending on personal preference and physical ability of course.

You will see very few Haenel MLG 550s for sale, and the last one I remember seeing for sale was on eGun in Germany. That makes it unobtanium in today's world unfortunately.
You will see Hammerli 450s pop up somewhat frequently, but they are usually priced at an unrealistic level for non working examples.
IF you find one that has been serviced, or 'fixed' as I referenced above, and it is complete with sights, that is the one to jump on. An original that has not broken YET is also a candidate if you feel competent enough to perform the fix.
As far as I know, there is no longer an exchange program for the 450 receiver at any price, but I may be wrong. One would have to explore that avenue through Carl Walther now, as I believe that they own the Hammerli brand , or did so up through the AR20 and CR20 match rifles.

That's a shame. I have no experience with an actual Hammerli gun but have several Swiss K 31 and one 1911 Schmidt Rubin rifle which were made in part as I understand by Hammerli. Even considering that these are somewhat mass produced military rifles the worksmanship and fit is outstand as is the accuracy, even using Swiss military ammo, which is for the caliber match or near match quality.

 

[beerthief]

It thinks it's exotic.

Our oldest son shooting my Gamo Compact several years ago. I bought it from Davis at ARS. RWS sticker on the box. I paid about $100 for it new(1992?). After changing springs in the trigger and some minor work I could shoot in the 90"s with it all day. Amazing cheap gun. I can't see the sights anymore to shoot like that.

The older I get, the better I was.

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Your statement " the older i get , the better i was " so true for me also .!

 

[crowski]

I think this is one. Picked up over a year ago. A Walther LGU Sport Match. Cool scope.

Crow