Quote Originally Posted by barrel View Post
Decided to buy a new springer toward the end of the month. I had decided on an HW95 with a silencer in .177. The issue I have is that I see other stuff for sale within my budget (£350.00 ish) second hand that really appeals. I suppose at the end of the day what's putting me off is the thought that the second hand rifle might not shoot right or have other issues. What are your thoughts guys, new or second-hand?, any opinions would be most welcome as I am in a right dilemma with this one for some reason.

Kindest regards

Barrel
2nd hand if the price is realistic - i.e. 2/3rds or a tad more of new - many are wildly optimistic imo -
When I read 'tuned' I usually wonder how much it will cost to fix it / do it properly, though this is not always the case, of course -

I've had s/h rifles off here that are great, and others not. Below are some of the faults (just on HW's), that I've had to fix out of my own pocket, some from well regarded members, some from well known members, some from folk who came to dump their rifles
'Mint' 77k - bent cocking lever and tuning kit with spring with too big a spring in (in every way) - so OTT and scratching inside of piston too
Bent barrels on break barrels
Scored cylinder (95)
Wrong piston (95 piston in a mk 1 85)
I once bought a 'very good' hw35 that was a rusty pile of crap (eventually got a refund)

Generally since money got 'tight' I have bought new as I saw more 'problem' rifles than before appear on here
Not much saving, but still some and the convenience of door to door if buying from Germany (while you still can) ?

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