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    Strip Down Guide: The Record Jumbo (1982 to 1997)

    In this article, for a change from writing historical pieces, I am going to write a guide that details how to disassemble a Record Jumbo. Why the change Jimmie? Well, I bought this pistol rather cheaply at a bring and buy sale almost a year ago. Bargain it was or so I thought. When I got it home when I soon realised it wasn’t such a good deal. It would not fire a pellet at all….

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    Phil Bulmer did an illustrated three page strip guide on the Record Jumbo in the May 2004 edition of Airgun World.

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    Now that is one of the best illustrated strip down guides I have ever read. Well done and thank you.
    What a pity the piston seals are such a pain, or impossible, to get.
    Cheers, Phil

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    Nice one, Jimmy. Bizarre thing, that oval piston and seal. Talk about proprietary (ie. no generic equivalent)!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Phil Russell View Post
    Now that is one of the best illustrated strip down guides I have ever read. Well done and thank you.
    What a pity the piston seals are such a pain, or impossible, to get.
    Cheers, Phil
    You're welcome Phil and thanks.

    I'll do a Record Champion strip down guide down at some point too.

    All the best,
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    Anyone got a gun with a square piston?

    Just wondered...

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    Very useful guide Jimmie.

    My deluxe model does around 190 and is accurate up to 10 yards.
    I had a Standard that was a bit more powerful but not accurate!

    Adjustable sights on the deluxe make a big difference.

    I will look out for more of these little gems as I have a friend who likes repairing unusual air guns and is happy to make poly seals.

    Not sure about this oval one but bet he will give it a go.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cinedux View Post
    Just wondered...
    Square piston. That really would be strange. I suspect the corners would fail very quickly though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gingernut View Post
    Very useful guide Jimmie.

    My deluxe model does around 190 and is accurate up to 10 yards.
    I had a Standard that was a bit more powerful but not accurate!

    Adjustable sights on the deluxe make a big difference.

    I will look out for more of these little gems as I have a friend who likes repairing unusual air guns and is happy to make poly seals.

    Not sure about this oval one but bet he will give it a go.
    I found a deluxe model just the other day but the seller priced it at £200. Seems high to me. Unboxed example.

    Polyurethrane seals? That would be nice. My Record Champion has a rubber seal of sorts. Still oval but black rubber.

    All the best,
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    I paid £70 for mine 2 years ago.No box.
    Standard in box was around the same.

    Both from Traders at Bisley.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Troubledshooter View Post
    Phil Bulmer did an illustrated three page strip guide on the Record Jumbo in the May 2004 edition of Airgun World.
    Do you have a link to that article? I'd be interested to read it. I don't have a vast backlog of magazines and I don't think they're available on back order.

    All the best,
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    Nice article and well laid out too...Good job man

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