FWB Sport: Serial Nos/Dates and UK Distributor; Also HW & Walther

[andrewM]

Reference my earlier email, I thought readers might find the following of interest. I found it on another site, after a little research and, assuming it is accurate, it will allow owners to date their FWB Sports. It encompasses all models in the 120s series (121 - German market; 124 - 177; 127 - 22). Via the link below, serial numbers are also available for HW & Walther. Quote:

"Serial Numbers: Walther, Weihrauch and Feinwerkbau
http://www.network54.com/Forum/40594...nd+Feinwerkbau


8899 -1973 Factory verified
10012 -1977
17023 -12/78
18746 -1979
34378 -09/80
34476 -09/80
39127 -1981
40003 -05/81
44001 -09/81
49992 -10/82
51631 -1983
52589 -05/83
56026 -1984
59458 -1985" UNQUOTE

I do not know the switch over points/dates between the Mk1, 2 and 3.

The production codes suggest a considerable number of these were produced with the largest markets, no doubt, the UK followed by the USA. Note, however, the hefty production drop in 1983 onwards, probably caused by competition from HW. It would appear, also, that production fell a little in the two preceding years with similar competition from the Original 45.

I gather, also, that the Distributor/Agent was ASI. It seems that some Mk2s were stamped as Mk2s if they were imported by ASI but it seems, also, that models were imported separately. Perhaps ASI was not sole Agent or perhaps there was competition from other Distributors.

Anyway, it is pleasing to submit information to readers, this time, rather than call upon their assistance. I hope this will be of interest for those who have not seen it.

[Powderfinger]

I have seen this list in the past. It tallies with FWB 127 serial number 40200 that my dad bought from City Air Weapons in summer 1981.

[Garvin]

Reference my earlier email, I thought readers might find the following of interest. I found it on another site, after a little research and, assuming it is accurate, it will allow owners to date their FWB Sports. It encompasses all models in the 120s series (121 - German market; 124 - 177; 127 - 22). Via the link below, serial numbers are also available for HW & Walther. Quote:

"Serial Numbers: Walther, Weihrauch and Feinwerkbau
http://www.network54.com/Forum/40594...nd+Feinwerkbau


8899 -1973 Factory verified
10012 -1977
17023 -12/78
18746 -1979
34378 -09/80
34476 -09/80
39127 -1981
40003 -05/81
44001 -09/81
49992 -10/82
51631 -1983
52589 -05/83
56026 -1984
59458 -1985" UNQUOTE

I do not know the switch over points/dates between the Mk1, 2 and 3.

The production codes suggest a considerable number of these were produced with the largest markets, no doubt, the UK followed by the USA. Note, however, the hefty production drop in 1983 onwards, probably caused by competition from HW. It would appear, also, that production fell a little in the two preceding years with similar competition from the Original 45.

I gather, also, that the Distributor/Agent was ASI. It seems that some Mk2s were stamped as Mk2s if they were imported by ASI but it seems, also, that models were imported separately. Perhaps ASI was not sole Agent or perhaps there was competition from other Distributors.

Anyway, it is pleasing to submit information to readers, this time, rather than call upon their assistance. I hope this will be of interest for those who have not seen it.

Andrew the same list was posted here by our own 18 Wheeler (Nick) a while ago. I'm posting it here because Network 54 URLs may be unavailable soon:

http://www.airgunbbs.com/showthread....-amp-Weihrauch