Feinwerbau 124 Sport .177

[Duggan]

Hi Gents, another of the collection i picked up last week. I admit that I knew nothing at all of them, yes i'd heard of the brand. But i knew nothing of the model. I've learnt quite a bit reading about them here, before i've posted this thread. It has what appears to be a plastic trigger, therefore im assuming it is a MK1 and a deluxe model perhaps.

I decided to buy it as i would descibe it as a really good looking rifle, great brand and perfect condition, oh and wonderful balance and lightness for hunting.

Now the pictures....












Now the problem. After taking the pics i decided to try it out. Cocked the rifle, put the slug in and pulled the trigger, a 'normal' crack was heard but i couldnt see any pellet impact. I opened the barrel and the pellet was still there. I shot the rifle again and the pellet didnt move. On closer inspection there is lots of creamy coloured plastic particles appearing under the stock. Therefore i assume the piston seal has crumbled with age. Would i be correct?

I should now obviously get this rifle serviced, its had virtually no use looking at it. Is it a big job?

Anyway, i take it that its just one of those things buying an old rifle. I just cant wait now to get it sorted and try it out.

Any comments or, advice would be very much appreciated, cheers

[gtfreight]

Hi,
you can order a piston seal from Knibb's website. There is a lot of preloaded from the spring which means you will need a decent spring compressor to tackle the job. It may be worth taking it to a local RFD and get them to do the work for you.

[Garvin]

Hi Gents, another of the collection i picked up last week. I admit that I knew nothing at all of them, yes i'd heard of the brand. But i knew nothing of the model. I've learnt quite a bit reading about them here, before i've posted this thread. It has what appears to be a plastic trigger, therefore im assuming it is a MK1 and a deluxe model perhaps.

I decided to buy it as i would descibe it as a really good looking rifle, great brand and perfect condition, oh and wonderful balance and lightness for hunting.

Now the pictures....












Now the problem. After taking the pics i decided to try it out. Cocked the rifle, put the slug in and pulled the trigger, a 'normal' crack was heard but i couldnt see any pellet impact. I opened the barrel and the pellet was still there. I shot the rifle again and the pellet didnt move. On closer inspection there is lots of creamy coloured plastic particles appearing under the stock. Therefore i assume the piston seal has crumbled with age. Would i be correct?

I should now obviously get this rifle serviced, its had virtually no use looking at it. Is it a big job?

Anyway, i take it that its just one of those things buying an old rifle. I just cant wait now to get it sorted and try it out.

Any comments or, advice would be very much appreciated, cheers

It's right that there is a lot of preload and that you need a spring compressor. But it's actually a fairly simple rifle to service. There's a knack to removing the trigger block without the safety spring flying out which involves using cable ties (I used bits of wire) and if you search around, there are a few guides on how to do this - I.J. has done one for instance. Once you've changed the piston seal, the rifle will be good for many years.

[mrgeoff]

People recommend a BSA superstar piston seal sized down slightly as a better material than original.

[Phil Russell]

Strip down guide over in 'Idiots Guides'. I had exactly the same issue ... crumbled piston washer. Breech seal is 3mm c/s 16mm od, 10mm id and maybe worth replacing. Quite straightforward but the comment about tying the safety slide and trigger unit as it comes out is correct ... cable tie or twisty tie to hold the safety slide on the trigger housing as it releases from the action. But no need to panic if it does come apart ...
Cheers, Phil

[Shed tuner]

People recommend a BSA superstar piston seal sized down slightly as a better material than original.

some tubes are slightly larger than others, so the supersport seal is also useful in larger tubes (but will still need some sizing)

[copperjacket]

Macarri aka air rifle headquarters has loads of spares etc for sports

[TonyL]

Another beauty, Duggan.


Has anyone tried a V-Mach seal (ot kit) in one of these?

[Garvin]

http://www.airgunbbs.com/showthread....81#post6948581

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Airs...?sort=6&page=1

[I. J.]

- I.J. has done one for instance. Once you've changed the piston seal, the rifle will be good for many years.

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Airs...?sort=6&page=1

People recommend a BSA superstar piston seal sized down slightly as a better material than original.

Agreed.

HTH
Ian

[landymick]

It looks in good nick,even the screws look untouched.Its a MK1 about 1979-80 i would think with that front sight & butt pad.

[Garvin]

To make it easier to find in future, I've copied Ian's pics and some others of a FWB Sport trigger stripdown, and Phil's words here.

[Duggan]

Gents your responses are amazing and Garvin the detail that you have provided for the repair blows me away, many thanks. I couldn't imagine getting a 37 year old rifle in any better condition......and yes I know it doesn't work yet. before you all start laughing at me . Landymick you mentioned the butt pad, it still has a little bit of overspill rubber from the mould dangling at the bottom. Anyone using this would have trimmed it off i'm certain. Hopefully, I'll get this sorted over Christmas and do an update. Would this gun be interesting to collectors or, are there plenty in this condition?

Cheers