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    Marksman 1790

    Has anyone ever managed to get get spares for a Marksman 1790?

    Many Thanks
    Steve

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    Last time I was in Clay Cross Airguns (Derbyshire) there was one in the second hand gun rack, it was all complete and shot very well.
    It's been there a while so it's probably still there now.
    If you're in need of parts I suspect that might be the only way to get them.

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    Worse case call California on 1800 227 2744?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Weasle View Post
    Has anyone ever managed to get get spares for a Marksman 1790?

    Many Thanks
    Steve

    I didn't realise I owned a Marksman 1790 until I just googled it as mine is marked as a Beeman Biathlon trainer.

    I lent mine to a BBS member to compete in a big bell target competition --- he won it.



    All the best Mick

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    The breech seals seem to be the main part that needs replacing, I have replaced 2 on these rifles, punched them out of polyurethane. I seem to remember a few of the internals were cast zinc alloy (Zamak) which probably could b hard to find if broken.

    Baz
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    Quote Originally Posted by Benelli B76 View Post
    The breech seals seem to be the main part that needs replacing, I have replaced 2 on these rifles, punched them out of polyurethane. I seem to remember a few of the internals were cast zinc alloy (Zamak) which probably could b hard to find if broken.

    Baz
    Hi Baz.... you have got it.. I've had no luck finding one - and am going to do the same as you have - make one from silicon rubber sheet.

    Cheers Steve

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    Quote Originally Posted by Biker_Bob View Post
    Last time I was in Clay Cross Airguns (Derbyshire) there was one in the second hand gun rack, it was all complete and shot very well.
    It's been there a while so it's probably still there now.
    If you're in need of parts I suspect that might be the only way to get them.
    I think you're right. its a favour for a friend who said it wouldn't fire a pellet!

    As soon as I broke the barrel it became obvious that the breach seal was missing.... and putting my finger over the TP (very carefully) it was generating some air pressure.

    Im planning to make a seal out of a suitable thickness silicon rubber sheet.

    Cheers

    steve

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    Quote Originally Posted by T 20 View Post
    I didn't realise I owned a Marksman 1790 until I just googled it as mine is marked as a Beeman Biathlon trainer.

    I lent mine to a BBS member to compete in a big bell target competition --- he won it.



    All the best Mick
    I understand they are quite accurate and probably great for 6m - however they seem to be entirely constructed from die-caste 'monkey metal'

    Cheers Steve

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    Quote Originally Posted by airgunwerks View Post
    Worse case call California on 1800 227 2744?
    Many thanks for the contact Number.

    Cheers Steve

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    Just tried a rubber tap washer.
    Fitted a teat .... and it now fires a pellet.
    I'll put it over the Skan in the Morning.

    Cheers Steve

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    Quote Originally Posted by Weasle View Post
    Just tried a rubber tap washer.
    Fitted a teat .... and it now fires a pellet.
    I'll put it over the Skan in the Morning.

    Cheers Steve
    I wouldn't worry too much about it being over 12ftlbs.



    All the best Mick

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    Quote Originally Posted by T 20 View Post
    I wouldn't worry too much about it being over 12ftlbs.



    All the best Mick
    .....it felt rather....slow.....

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    I think Crosman also made them or marketed them, It might open up some more search options.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ratbuster2240 View Post
    I think Crosman also made them or marketed them, It might open up some more search options.
    Many thanks for the lead.
    Cheers Steve

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    Quote Originally Posted by Weasle View Post
    .....it felt rather....slow.....
    I've just put it over the Skan....
    390fps....just under 3fpe

    Does that sound about right?

    I'm astounded by the poor quality of the 'monkey metal' castings....I've seen almost 70 year old 'spud guns' of similar quality(poor)

    Cheers Steve

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