Thanks everyone for your replies. Its a .22 and I've had it for a number of years and can't say I've bonded with it. I did give it a DIY service and would be happy to pass it onto a beginner if I knew anyone locally - I just wouldn't want to give them rubbish so thanks for your encouragement.

Actually that has given me an idea and I'll ask around at my local shooting club - there are a few airgun users there who may know of a youngster.

S