I like 80s and 121 over 41 years isn't that bad is it? On average 2.8 a year..Still own 10 in the collection. Mach 1.5
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If I didn't sell them on I would be left with one big collection over a period of 46 years of shooting. All my stuff will be going in the next few years. I've lost count how many venoms I've sold on to the next generation of collectors. Dare say you want to know how many of those I sold on. I'm not a dealer or tradesperson but just passionate about my hobby but in my growing years the passion is declining slowly. Hope that explains enough. Mach 1.5
I have one of your said 80’s Paul. I’ve been using it today and gave it a little tidy up from use and storage. It’s one of my favourite rifles an Airmasters HW80 Tyrolean. My little collection of rifles has been significantly improved since. Sometimes I’ve bought a rifle because I wanted just the scope or, even the mounts. There are many many reasons why you or, plenty of others have a rifle and move it on. Shall we start a list….😅
Snap I have an engraved V-glide I got off Paul, to be quite honest I would imagine most people on the BBS, have a rifle or two they have bought from Paul.
He seems to have a magnetic attraction to nice 80’s especially Venoms and without his stash and his willingness to share we would all be much worse off
I've owned and shot airguns for about the same amount of time, Paul. Had (and still own) a fair few, but nowhere near the amount that you'll have had / moved on.
I think it's great that someone with your knowledge finds these rifles out, enjoys them for a while and then passes them on for the next doting owner to enjoy.
I hope your passion doesn't diminish. To me it doesn't seem like that's the case at all at the present with the contributions you make to the forum, sharing your vast knowledge etc. In years to come maybe your collection might thin a little, but do keep shooting and enjoying owning those wonderful toys, never losing sight of the joy and fulfilment they have provided over the years and the special people we have met through this wonderful hobby we share.
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I think Barry should buy a new one, not seen many about and although th lock up piece doesn't look great, there are no reports of problems. Time to get your wallet out Bazzer!
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You are right Max, I can't say that I have seen any reports off any problems, but I have always admired the robust precision engineering of the 80 the way that the barrel block lands on the flat part of the lug and the barrel has no droop or rise very cleaver then when you look at the new type it looks like tat and I wouldn't be surprised if the new ones did have droop or rise looking at the set up.
And what about that spring thing that stops the link from rattling that also looks like tat, why not just put a washer in and do a proper job even I can do that
I think the old 80 was one of the best spring guns made