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Thread: Value of a mint FWB Sport ....even has ASI sticker.

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    Value of a mint FWB Sport ....even has ASI sticker.

    What price would you put on a mint one these ? No rust ...tiny mark on stock ...still has the ASI importers sticker on cylinder.

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    Is it a .22 or .177? I gather the latter fetch a small premium.

    Is it a Mk1, Mk2 or - less likely - a Mk3?

    You might also wish to check the washer in the cylinder. I have read, here, that these deteriorated over the decades and often require replacing.

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    What Andrew said. Especially re the piston seal.

    Tiny mark on stock = not “mint”.

    Box? Manual? Hang tag?

    This thread needs pictures, but, from the sound of it, bare minimum £250. Unless resealing is needed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Geezer View Post
    What Andrew said. Especially re the piston seal.

    Tiny mark on stock = not “mint”.

    Box? Manual? Hang tag?

    This thread needs pictures, but, from the sound of it, bare minimum £250. Unless resealing is needed.
    Agreed..
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    The one rifle i will never get shot of. Mk1 .22 purchased in 75, i was lucky enough to buy a brand new left hand stock on here a few years back which its currently wearing as im left handed. The original right hand stock stays with it though!

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    Quote Originally Posted by keith66 View Post
    The one rifle i will never get shot of. Mk1 .22 purchased in 75, i was lucky enough to buy a brand new left hand stock on here a few years back which its currently wearing as im left handed. The original right hand stock stays with it though!
    So as a lefty you’ve been shooting off a right hand stock for maybe 40 years.,

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    Well i did for some years then my Dad blagged the rifle & took it up north, I got it back when he passed away. But yes i made do with it, Put the proper stock on it & its loads better!

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    I have similar excellent condition FWB 127 0.22 that has had little use, along with the ASI Sport 2 sticker, it also has a Mastersport sticker. Any snippets of information regarding the history and services of Mastersport would be very much appreciated, I will add that information to my files.

    All the best.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SRV1 View Post
    I have similar excellent condition FWB 127 0.22 that has had little use, along with the ASI Sport 2 sticker, it also has a Mastersport sticker. Any snippets of information regarding the history and services of Mastersport would be very much appreciated, I will add that information to my files.

    All the best.
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    A mint Sport demands about £300, which is a tad up from a few years back.
    Good examples, serviced can make £250. Many even well used will get over the £200 mark.

    Servicing is a pita due to needing a spring clamp. If mint then the piston head will have turned to mush, and must be replaced to shoot.
    124's .177 have a £25-35 premium over the 127's .22's. MKI & MKII's are in great demand always as they perform well to farmyard ranges. Deluxe stocks are the norm though the odd standard no checkering are about. MKIII (Dan Dare) has a slightly different stock and an odd barrel weight with front "nail" sight. Some of the last had the MKIII stock, no barrel weight, and a normal frontsights.

    A lot were made, they were very popular for good reason. Fantastic rifles to shoot. Triggers are fair, not bad, just not Rekord level.

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    Thanks for the inputs folks....I think I’ll hold on to this...it’s really like new.

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    The tiny blemish on stock has been eliminated....mint is not far away....mush piston seal replaced. Shoots like a dream.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SRV1 View Post
    I have similar excellent condition FWB 127 0.22 that has had little use, along with the ASI Sport 2 sticker, it also has a Mastersport sticker. Any snippets of information regarding the history and services of Mastersport would be very much appreciated, I will add that information to my files.

    All the best.
    Mastersport were a custom and servicing house. If yours is outwardly standard then I suspect it had a standard Mastersport tune. Basically a polish up, and relube. They might have done a bit more but it will be hard to tell without having in bits next to a factory offereing.
    If it shoots well then leave alone and enjoy. Leave the sticker on as it might get a small premium in the future. Full premium would take a custom stock.

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    Thank you Geezer and Muskett for your replies.
    All the best....

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    Quote Originally Posted by SRV1 View Post
    I have similar excellent condition FWB 127 0.22 that has had little use, along with the ASI Sport 2 sticker, it also has a Mastersport sticker. Any snippets of information regarding the history and services of Mastersport would be very much appreciated, I will add that information to my files.

    All the best.
    The tune will be de burr, fit, phosphor bronze piston skirt, respring and relube.

    A few questions. How long is the barrel? Does the breach pivot pin have a small grub screw fitted? Is the trigger a smooth definite two stage?

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