Older PCP Top 10 Collection List.

[rockdrill]

In terms of performance the only realistic area more modern pcp's score over the older guns is number of shots per fill - but to be honest compressed air is the cheapest element of this game.

I would without doubt say the overall build quality is superior. Finish is generally better as well - take for instance the old Daystates proper high quality bluing not this crappy looking paint I have seen on their latest offerings.

As to maintenance - the old pcp's rely on seals just the same as the modern guns, I wouldn't say they need more maintenance than modern guns - certainly not compared to some of the tales told in the general airgun section. For the most part the seal are relatively cheap and easy to obtain, some are a bit harder to find but not a massive problem. Some such as the GC2's are expensive for factory servicing, but they seem to last a long time between services so that isn't so much of an issue really. Most of the major components on the older guns don't wear out anyway.

Price wise, I paid £1000 for the stainless GC2, the other GC2's were between £400 and £600. The Ripleys were between £450 and £500, Airstream just over £600. Daystates - cheapest one cost me £40 (for the Mk1 Huntsman sporter) up to around £250 for the ones shown here.

[el maipino]

In terms of performance the only realistic area more modern pcp's score over the older guns is number of shots per fill - but to be honest compressed air is the cheapest element of this game.

I would without doubt say the overall build quality is superior. Finish is generally better as well - take for instance the old Daystates proper high quality bluing not this crappy looking paint I have seen on their latest offerings.

As to maintenance - the old pcp's rely on seals just the same as the modern guns, I wouldn't say they need more maintenance than modern guns - certainly not compared to some of the tales told in the general airgun section. For the most part the seal are relatively cheap and easy to obtain, some are a bit harder to find but not a massive problem. Some such as the GC2's are expensive for factory servicing, but they seem to last a long time between services so that isn't so much of an issue really. Most of the major components on the older guns don't wear out anyway.

Price wise, I paid £1000 for the stainless GC2, the other GC2's were between £400 and £600. The Ripleys were between £450 and £500, Airstream just over £600. Daystates - cheapest one cost me £40 (for the Mk1 Huntsman sporter) up to around £250 for the ones shown here.

Thanks for the info Rockdrill. Lovely guns and not too out of reach price wise, definitely worth collecting.

[Grayling]

Yo Patricio hope you are bringing that Gamekeeper on Sunday coming so we can all drool over it . MallyAlly is wearing three pairs of Skiddies to make sure no wet stains appear on his trousers .

I will bring my Air Arms Shamal serial number 00025 to let you have a look. This was sourced from a club member and is simply lovely to shoot and is soon to get the Mad Mark treatment .

[el maipino]

Yo Patricio hope you are bringing that Gamekeeper on Sunday coming so we can all drool over it . MallyAlly is wearing three pairs of Skiddies to make sure no wet stains appear on his trousers .

Yes Gary I will be bringing it along. Also will take it along to the club tomorrow.

I will bring my Air Arms Shamal serial number 00025 to let you have a look. This was sourced from a club member and is simply lovely to shoot and is soon to get the Mad Mark treatment .

Looking forward to it, mally said you acquired one. What does the "Mad Mark" treatment entail?.

[DCL_dave]

I have one of these made almost 1000 before the one pictured. OWNED AND USED BY Don Lowndes himself for many years. Can someone enlighten me of its value-- pending possible sale? Incidentally these had Weihrauch open sights fitted as standard, mine still has them on.

Hi camcoll,

I sold my old stainless steel Daystate as pictured, with the little Simmons WTC scope, plaited sling and QD swivels, a 7 ltr 220? bar bottle with a brand new gauge, hoses, gunbag, etc, for £250 about 2 years ago. I sold it to a very good friend though, at mates rates, so I think you could ask a bit more than that?

Incidentally, I originally bought the gun about 5 years ago for £75 with a leaking reservoir, got it fixed and serviced for £25. It didn't have the original sights though so thanks for the tip, I'll pass that info on to my mate in case he wants to put the open sights back.

Edit: Out of interest, what pellets does yours like?...curiously, mine shot considerably better with Bisley Magnums than any other pellet I tried, but had a very loopy trajectory beyond 25 yards or so...


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