Feinwerkbau .22 ??

[BRET22]

Hi
I have a Feinwerkbau .22 break barrel air rifle for over a year that needs a new piston.
Trouble is that I am told its a really difficult job to get parts and to fit?
I have mentioned this before about a year ago but got busy with work and did no more with it

Any advice would be appreciated as it looks a nice gun although it needs refinishing to stock and action. Cheers

[Hsing-ee]

Is the piston missing or damaged? Or is it just the piston seal that you need? Piston seals are easy to get.

A damaged piston might be repairable, but a missing one will be very expensive to have made up.

[Amac]

I think I might be inclined to let the gunsmith have a look unless you have a spring compressor and are mechanically experienced with guns! The gun is well worth the effort though. They are a true classic and lovely to shoot.
Andy

[hwvixen]

Might be able to help Bret..give me a pm...

[mallyally]

Hi
I have a Feinwerkbau .22 break barrel air rifle for over a year that needs a new piston.
Trouble is that I am told its a really difficult job to get parts and to fit?
I have mentioned this before about a year ago but got busy with work and did no more with it

Any advice would be appreciated as it looks a nice gun although it needs refinishing to stock and action. Cheers

do you mean piston seal as they are easily obtainable
if the problem is with the piston then please elaborate as someone may be able to help / advise , once we know what you need

[BRET22]

Thanks lads for the advice

I am pretty certain that the piston has come apart as when you cock and fire it the pellet stays in the barrel

You are right they are a nice gun arent they? even though this wants a fair bit of TLC if you know what I mean?

[mallyally]

Thanks lads for the advice

I am pretty certain that the piston has come apart as when you cock and fire it the pellet stays in the barrel

You are right they are a nice gun arent they? even though this wants a fair bit of TLC if you know what I mean?

its the seal i am 100% sure
they tend to disintegrate / usually if they have been stood for any length of time
john knibbs do them

[keith66]

I just rebuilt mine, the piston is indestructible & it will be the nylon seal turned to mush. Buy a Maccari old school kit & turn it into a new rifle, then enjoy!

[I. J.]

The piston seal on a 'Sport is known for deteriorating with age. Its not a difficult job to change it but a spring compressor IS strongly recommended.

ATB
Ian

[Amac]

Ray advises me that it is possible to just push the Maccari Old School spring in by hand Ian. Although you would of course need a compressor to get the old one out! Considering one of these kits myself actually. Do they still produce the 10.5 plus, but more importantly are they consistent?
Andy

[mallyally]

Ray advises me that it is possible to just push the Maccari Old School spring in by hand Ian. Although you would of course need a compressor to get the old one out! Considering one of these kits myself actually. Do they still produce the 10.5 plus, but more importantly are they consistent?
Andy

the one i fitted to patricio ( EL MAIPINOs ) gave about 15 ft lbs
i had to reduce the spacer to get it below the limit / but his was a MASTERSPORT and patricio thinks he may have ordered the FAC one by mistake
so be careful which one you get
after i altered it it was beautiful to shoot though

[Amac]

Oooh err ! Will make sure mine is less than 15 ! Cheers, Andy