I just saw this and wanted to know if Weihrauch has now gone exclusively with this print on their entire line. This is the first I’ve seen the “warning label” in print form. Not a fan. Borrowed picture. 
HW/Weihrauch Weihrauch “warning label”
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Unfortunately yes!
I'm not a fan of the laser etching either.
The stamping has much more class imo.
I'm not a fan of the laser etching either.
The stamping has much more class imo.
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Well probly expensive to do guns for air venturi and guns for AoA stamping / changing tooling per distributor..
That stencil maybe a click on a computer to change as there coming down the line ..
Then I don't know. Maybe next a glue on sticker in the future?
That stencil maybe a click on a computer to change as there coming down the line ..
Then I don't know. Maybe next a glue on sticker in the future?
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My HW98 and both of my HW50S's have this laser etched warning label. All three guns are new production bought within the last two years.
Ugly as sin.
Ugly as sin.
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Yes, I've seen that on the last few guns people have sent me. I'm not a fan but it's still more discreet than the giant "Beeman" on the newest R models.
I have a few guns with Lazer Model and caliber designation on the breech but none with the Lazer safety information on the tube. I initially hated it on the breech and in time I stopped noticing it. Eventually it will be the normal.
I will say there's been a down turn in quality at about the same time as the new etching. Right now I'd rather roll the dice on a used stamped model than buy a new rifle. And anyone that knows me well, knows I've always been leary of buying used guns.
I have a few guns with Lazer Model and caliber designation on the breech but none with the Lazer safety information on the tube. I initially hated it on the breech and in time I stopped noticing it. Eventually it will be the normal.
I will say there's been a down turn in quality at about the same time as the new etching. Right now I'd rather roll the dice on a used stamped model than buy a new rifle. And anyone that knows me well, knows I've always been leary of buying used guns.
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It can be subdued with some knowledge of cold bluing . It is a cautious ordeal as you need to know how to remove it quickly and polish fast as it can streak factory bluing Too ..Will it remove it .. NO.. JUST SUB DUE THE GOLD
Rolled stamping is time consuming and expensive a dies need to be replaced periodically. I agree it’s cheaper looking but what I do like is it’s removable totally when rebluing giving you a stealth comp tube and smooth finish.
I know most won’t buy a $500 gun to reblue. Only a nut bag would do such a thing.
Rolled stamping is time consuming and expensive a dies need to be replaced periodically. I agree it’s cheaper looking but what I do like is it’s removable totally when rebluing giving you a stealth comp tube and smooth finish.
I know most won’t buy a $500 gun to reblue. Only a nut bag would do such a thing.
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Glad I got mine when I did. Im not a fan of the gold print “model” they have been doing. But this is a classless idea. On the bright side, it does match their new “Jetsons” laser stocks.
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I started purchasing Weihrauch rifles in 2022. Unfortunately they all have the warning on them. I have an old R7 that has the warning stamped on the back, not sure which one a hate more.
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It’s a welcomed sight on a BSA. First appeared on the 1914 Sporting Pattern Improved Model D.
Extremely hard to find one this bright. A 1924 CS series.
Extremely hard to find one this bright. A 1924 CS series.
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KWK beat me to it! Whether or not you like the content, etching does at least holds up well if taken care of. My sole pre-war BSA is readable, but nothing like that nice...
Yes, we old timers justifiably roll our eyes at warning labels and such. But this is not a new thing, and if we've learned anything in the Internet / Social Media age...it's that there are people out there who are SO ignorant they genuinely need it.
Yes, we old timers justifiably roll our eyes at warning labels and such. But this is not a new thing, and if we've learned anything in the Internet / Social Media age...it's that there are people out there who are SO ignorant they genuinely need it.
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Why would Weihrauch print Air Venturi's name of their guns unless some form of partnership has evolved?
Very Bad News when Air Venturi get's involved ........... as in "Selling Out"
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Air Venturi is on there because they are one of two authorized Weihrauch importers in the US. AoA is the other.
I believe there's international requirements now or pending to mark importer names on all weapons. It's supposed to help prevent illegal gun trading internationally by being able to trace back the weapons to the original importer.
I also believe the English importer information has been stamped on Weihrauchs for a long time. I believe it was Hull Cartridge or something like that. It also helps an importer verify their Warranty liability. I'm waiting to see if AoA lazers their name to the guns soon. Guns brought in by them and Air Venturi traditionally have their barrels stamped "USA"
It's long been required to provide the safety manual availability on a weapon.
I believe there's international requirements now or pending to mark importer names on all weapons. It's supposed to help prevent illegal gun trading internationally by being able to trace back the weapons to the original importer.
I also believe the English importer information has been stamped on Weihrauchs for a long time. I believe it was Hull Cartridge or something like that. It also helps an importer verify their Warranty liability. I'm waiting to see if AoA lazers their name to the guns soon. Guns brought in by them and Air Venturi traditionally have their barrels stamped "USA"
It's long been required to provide the safety manual availability on a weapon.
Yup, I've got a few RUGER firearms from the early 80's ( Yes 40+ years ago ) that have engraved Safety messages / notes.
If anything the AG industry is finally getting with the program of Liability & Safe operation protocols
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Hey Guys,
I guess this authorized importer stuff written on the receiver is news to me.
I've purchased everything from Krale since 2016, with the exception of two stainless (HW35E, HW50S) from Mundilar back in 2018.
Even my December 2022 purchase of a HW80SLK is stamped Read of the User Manual on Weihrauch ......
I guess this authorized importer stuff written on the receiver is news to me
.I've purchased everything from Krale since 2016, with the exception of two stainless (HW35E, HW50S) from Mundilar back in 2018.
Even my December 2022 purchase of a HW80SLK is stamped Read of the User Manual on Weihrauch ......
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