Have a chance to buy a Air Arms Camargue in .177. It just about as new condition. Was with the guy today and put a pellet through it. Everything seems fine. It did seem to have more kick than I’m used to and probably a little more pop than my Prewar rifles. I assume that these have a synthetic piston seal given these are a 1980’s rifle. Anyone know how these hold up with age. I know some synthetic seals can degrade over time to mush? Are they worth collecting they have a amazing bluing and walnut stock.
I would think the AA Camargue is a desirable gun.
I think the .177 cal is a rare find in the Air arms sidelever range.
Les..
I believe they all have O ring piston seals, I know the Firepower range do but not sure about the later upper end versions.
Pete
Far too many rifles to list now, all mainly British but the odd pesky foreigner has snuck in
I’m sure given its condition doubt anyone has oiled it in years but who knows? Should these have silicone oil for the O ring seals or SAE 30?
Tyrolean stock?
Guess I should have gone first to the current Air Arms site it has manuals for all guns they have made. Tells oil to use and parts list including O ring. Jenolite Synthetic Oil I assume is silicone oil?
Lovely, is that your first Tyro stock? If you like them they can be addictive.
My first air rifle was an Air Arms side lever which I no longer have, I’d definitely be tempted by a Carmargue.
I believe they are all named after winds, Carmargue and Mistral in France, Khamsin wind in Africa etc.
Nice find,
Matt
I wouldn't put silicone oil anywhere near the suggested locations unless you like the sound of galling steel.
To be honest, I be more likely to grease the pivot points on assembly than oil, only using oil if they seemed dry.
But for pivot points any decent 40w motor oil or similar would be fine.
For barrel - I wouldn't, unless putting into long term storage.
Cocking slot would be lightly greased again.
Piston & o ring something like Abbey SM50.
HTH