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.177 RWS 56 Target Hunter
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The RWS 56 is a recoilless sidelever rifle based on the action of the RWS 48/52 series.

By floating the action on rails, RWS takes the rifle's powerful recoil and significantly reduces the amount you feel. It also enhances accuracy, because the pellet exits the barrel before spring vibration is transmitted to it. Ideally suited for field target! Also great fun for shooting spinners and plinking.

Based on the proven design of the recoiless Model 54, the Model 56 adds a good looking muzzle stabilizer, ambidextrous thumbhole stock, and upgraded 2-stage trigger assembly with an all metal design. Also upgraded is the safety catch, which is now metal instead of the conventional plastic design of the previous models. To make the Model 56 even more appealing to the target shooter, the rear butt pad is adjustable for elevation. So, whether you are a serious target shooter looking for a tactical edge in a recoiless rifle, or if you are a long range hunter looking for superior follow through from a recoiless design, the RWS Model 56 is the ideal spring gun for your collection.

Mount a TS rated scope. It'll come in handy, whether you're shooting at field targets or quarry.



  • Loudness: 3-Medium
  • Weight: 11.1 lbs
  • Barrel Length: 17.3"
  • Overall Length: 44.00"
  • Capacity: 1 round(s)
  • Cocking Effort: 39 lbs.
  • Barrel: Rifled
  • Front Sight: Blade and Ramp
  • Rear Sight: Adjustable for windage and elevation
  • Scopeable: 11mm dovetail- use TS rated AO scope only
  • Apprx. Trigger Pull: 3.30 lbs
  • Suggested for: Small game hunting/target practice
  • Action: Sidelever
  • Powerplant: Spring-piston
  • Safety: Automatic
  • Repeater: No- Single-shot

    No 30-Day Trial Period!

    That is why I thoroughly test Yours before I ship it to You.

    Others may not tell you this up front... but I will- I will not mislead you. The supplier's policy is: once they are sold, they stay sold... once you receive it, it is considered a "used" gun and therefore no longer new and cannot be taken back and sold as new. If there is a mal-function, you are covered of course under the manufacturer's warranty and I will make those arrangements for you. There is no 30-day trial period like there is for other air guns on my website. So please be sure that you want this air rifle before you place your order. That is why I test yours thoroughly before I ship it to you. If it is not right, you will never see it. Again, I will not be able to accept a return for this particular RWS air rifle for any reason.