Daystate mk3 type a

[Greendogg]

I have seen a few of these for sale and they seem very cheap compared to a brand new daystate. Granted some of them aren't in the best condition.

How old is the "type a?"

Are there some known issues that make this rifle a poor choice that should be avoided?

Are most of the features similar to the new mk3s?

Rich.

[sniper22]

the a model was the first attempt at an electronic gun. in my opinion it was rushed into production before it was ready. the batteries were pp9 batteries.
removing the stock is a nightmare due to the led wiring and the rest of the spaghetti being so tightly wired up.
the thumbhole stocks were prone to breaking at the bridge piece. theres not a lot of parts swappable to or from a new mk3 although i believe the guns can be upgraded at a cost.
if i was buying a mk3 id leave the a model to collectors and buy a new gun instead.

[Greendogg]

Ok, thanks tony. Just out of interest, what model are we on now?

[Nealsey]

the a model was the first attempt at an electronic gun. in my opinion it was rushed into production before it was ready. the batteries were pp9 batteries.
removing the stock is a nightmare due to the led wiring and the rest of the spaghetti being so tightly wired up.
the thumbhole stocks were prone to breaking at the bridge piece. theres not a lot of parts swappable to or from a new mk3 although i believe the guns can be upgraded at a cost.
if i was buying a mk3 id leave the a model to collectors and buy a new gun instead.

Or get it cheap and then get Daystate to upgrade it, I believe there
have been a couple upgraded that the owners were very pleased with.

Purdey bluing I believe as well ?

Nealsey

[AirArmsDavid]

Or get it cheap and then get Daystate to upgrade it, I believe there
have been a couple upgraded that the owners were very pleased with.

Purdey bluing I believe as well ?

Nealsey

Yes, bluing is very good!

Just bought serial no.0025, 'A' type breech, B1 safety, B2 upgraded electronics, B something stock! "Four eras of Mk3" said Tony Belas on inspecting it yesterday...........

[Nealsey]

Yes, bluing is very good!

Just bought serial no.0025, 'A' type breech, B1 safety, B2 upgraded electronics, B something stock! "Four eras of Mk3" said Tony Belas on inspecting it yesterday...........

Post a pic mate.

Nealsey

[AirArmsDavid]

Post a pic mate.

Nealsey

OK....it's in the boot waiting for its trip to u.k.neil tonight, the first of its 'remedial' works....... you'll see why!

.....give me half an hour or so........

[Darren Petts]

Only the first 50 A models had Purdey blueing, and the quality shows itself. As Tony says though it's not a great choice which is why they are cheap compared to the B model onwards.

[AirArmsDavid]

Pics here: http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...8312&members=1

Looks a little sorry doesn't it!!

Just had to rescue it!!

[Nealsey]

Pics here: http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...8312&members=1

Looks a little sorry doesn't it!!

Just had to rescue it!!

I reckon that will look nice with some TLC. New muzzleflip, stock and
some tuning and away you go.

Nealsey

[AirArmsDavid]

Started a new thread: http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=203375