2007 Beeman (Weihrauch) HW 97 K (HW97 MkIII) .117 Pellet

*Includes Hawke Panorama EV.

Purchased because I wanted something to could shoot in our small backyard when we lived in Manor, TX.

• Hawke Panorama EV

My own research

Stamped "Beeman Model" and "HW 97 K". Beeman is the import name for Weihrauch. Otherwise they are exactly the same. "HW97 MkIII" was renamed to "HW97K" somewhere around 2006-2007. Beeman continued to list it on their website as "HW97 MkIII" but as "HW97K" in their catalog, both with catalog/item number 1097.

Serial info from email inquery

FROM: "Fa. Weihrauch" <info@weihrauch-sport.de>
TO: <redacted>
SUBJECT: Re: Air rifle info
DATE: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:51:57 +0200

The mod. HW 97 K/4,5mm with the number 1699207 was delivered in 2007.

Specs from 2002 Beeman catalog and beeman.com 2007

Model	HW97 MkIII
Catalog Number	1097
Cal.	.177
Total Wt.	9.2 lbs.
Overall length	40.25"
Velocity fps	930
Muzzle Energy	13.6 FP
Accuracy c-t-c	0.13"
Cocking Method	Underlever
Cocking Effort	35 lbs.
Powerplant	Spring Piston
Rifling (Grooves)	12
Stock	Beech Stained
Trigger	Two-Stage Adjustable
Safety	Automatic

Overview from 2002 Beeman catalog and beeman.com 2007

Internationally recognized for its outstanding field accuracy, the classic Beeman HW-77 was the most successful underlever spring-piston sport rifle ever made. Several years ago, the stalwart HW-77 was upgraded to an even more formidable and stylish sporter. The revised model was designated the HW-97, and it too has received its share of praise from adult airgunners the world over.

Still enthusiastic about further developing the hidden potential of the basic HW-77 design, Weihrauch engineers have now succeeded in dramatically increasing the rifle's performance. The latest HW-97 series model now has performance approaching our famous R-1, and it does this with little increase in cocking effort or felt recoil!

As always, quality is what our valued customers have come to expect from Germany's premier sport air rifle maker. The fine ordinance steel action, barrel and cocking lever are hand polished and blued to a standard that exceeds most comparably priced firearms. Likewise for the elegant beech sporter stock, which features a long tapered forend, hand-cut checkering on the pistol grip, high comb with raised cheekpiece and a soft rubber recoil pad.

Intended for use with optical sights, the receiver is grooved to except 11mm ring or one-piece mounts. Of course, you also get the famous Record adjustable two-stage trigger and automatic safety; the trigger that has been the industry standard for over four decades! Field shooters will further delight in the HW-97's smooth cocking, handling and overall feel. It's an underlever sport air rifle that carries on the HW tradition of excellence.

So now field sport airgunners have the choice of two exceptional underlever sporters. Whether you choose the sleek lines of the Beeman HW-97, or the handy size of the Beeman HW-77 MKII, you really can't go wrong. Both have the performance and features that make them winners whenever their carried afield.

Additional Info

Serial info from https://www.weihrauch-database.eu/dywp.php: https://www.weihrauch-database.eu/thelist.php https://web.archive.org/web/20240914172130/https://www.weihrauch-database.eu/thelist.php Serial number: 1699207 "Your Weihrauch product was probably manufactured in 2006 - 2007." Specs from Beeman catalog 2002: Model | HW97 MKIII Catalog Number | 1097 Cal. | .177 Total Wt. | 9.2 lbs. Overall Length | 40.25" Velocity fps | 930 Muzzle Energy | 13.6 FP Accuracy c-t-c | 0.13" Cocking Method | Underlever Cocking Effort | 35 lbs. Powerplant | Spring Piston Rifling (Grooves) | 12 Stock | Beech Stained Trigger | Two-Stage Adjustable Safety | Automatic Specs from beeman.com 2007: Model | HW97 MkIII Catalog Number | 1097 Cal. | .177 Total Wt. | 9.2 lbs. Overall length | 44.1" (wrong) Velocity fps | 930 Muzzle Energy | 13.6 FP Accuracy c-t-c | 0.13" Cocking Method | Underlever Cocking Effort | 35 lbs. Powerplant | Spring Piston Rifling (Grooves) | 12 Stock | Beech Stained Trigger | Two-Stage Adjustable Safety | Automatic MSRP | $675.00 Specs from Beeman catalog 2009: Model | HW97K Item# | 1097 Cal | .177 Total Weight lbs | 9.2 Overall Length | 40.25" Velocity fps | 930 Muzzle Energy | 13.6 Accuracy c-t-c | 0.13" Cocking Method | Underlever Cocking Effort (lbs) | 35 Powerplant | Spring Piston Stock | Beech Trigger | Two-Stage Adjustable Safety | Automatic

Markings

Breech	HW 97 K
	Cal..177"/4,5mm
	1699207
Compression Tube	BEEMAN MODEL
	Made in Germany
	WARNING BEFORE USE, READ OWNER'S MANUAL AVAILABLE FREE FROM BEEMAN PRECISION AIRGUNS HUNTINGTON BEACH. CALIF. 92649 U.S.A.

Receipts

Receipt (PayPal): <redacted>

PayPal Payment sent to <redacted> March 16th 2016 Order # 79K61144FV161412S
Product	SKU	Qty	Price	Total
Mike buying HW97K & Hawke 4-12X40 AO IR panorama		1	$575.00	$575.00
Subtotal				$575.00
Shipping				$0.00
Tax				$0.00
Total				$575.00

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