F300S and F300SU ?

[Blackrider]

I assume left handed versions were available ?

[nige346]

I assume left handed versions were available ?

Definitely were on the S model. Never seen a L/H SU but that's not to say they weren't available, the SU can be a little harder to come by and used prices are normally slightly higher.

[18 Wheeler]

Lefties were available, although I've never seen one in person. Here's an early SU leftie.

Garvin's excellent VAG (Vintage Airgun Gallery) is always a good starting point for information. Have a look at the FWB section, here, it shows the main three SU variants and there's a selection of brochures too. HTH

[Blackrider]

Thanks for the above. A very handsome air rifle !
Another "Holy Grail" for me to Persue !

[TonyL]

Lefties were available, although I've never seen one in person. Here's an early SU leftie.

Garvin's excellent VAG (Vintage Airgun Gallery) is always a good starting point for information. Have a look at the FWB section, here, it shows the main three SU variants and there's a selection of brochures too. HTH

Wished I hadn't just looked!


Cheers for the linky, Nick.

[Arthur John Smithsplease]

I imagine the SU would be heavier.

[zooma]

The mechanics of the 300SU are the same as the 300S but the rifle is configured with a different stock, higher front sight and riser blocks under the rear sight to give a better "heads-up" shooting position.

Very few of these rifles were made (when compared with the volume of the 300S) and they were sold at a premium price that was higher than the standard 300S.

If anyone is interested I have two SU rifles for sale - one with the two different height cheekpieces and one with the later type adjustable cheekpiece. I will probably keep the one that does not sell as they are lovely rifles to shoot but offer them both for sale as I retire and downsize.

Both are in really nice condition and both shoot very well.

[Lashenden]

Just bought a lovely 1984 SU but It's a bit twangier than I expected. Anyone know of someone who could service it in the South East? Kent or East Sussex, preferably.