Leave the cast iron piston ring alone unless you see it broken. These never wear out, but unless you are really careful, you could break it when removing it.
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Beautiful gun. I got two of those earlier this year so my son and I could have matches using identical guns. Equipped both with adjustable iris apertures. I have a newer FWB 300 and prefer the stock on the older 150.
Here if you wish to send it out. David has reworked several FWB guns for me over the last few years Excellent work.
I have a 150 sr 32718 and an email from FWB says it was made in 1968, so am guessing yours about 1970-72
I don’t know if these were ever made with a left hand stock. I had a 300 mini back in the 80’s. It was a lefty. Still a right hand action. FWB never made a true left hand model. Just the lh stock with a right hand action. Like most lefties, I do most thing with both hands. I actually prefer the rh action. I cock it with my right and load with my left. I can hold back the cocking arm while doing it. This stock feels perfectly fine from the right side. Even my palm is good. I also like this trigger better than the 300. The 300 is a “glass break” trigger. I found it difficult to shoot in my league. I like a squishy trigger, predictable but without a wall. I used the Diana 75 t01 and loved that trigger. This one on the 150 reminds me of that t01.Watching this one. Very nice work, my friend. Curious, though...... This one's not a lefty. Are they that hard to come by? "Cuz I'd love to find one in left hand.
I think that gun is a Daisy marketed? I think I can just make out the "D" on your picture? Someone told me that the Daisy gun were select for quality and accuracy, and the FWB was trying to build their reputation in the US, and that's why they are all (?) are sleeved...I dunno, maybe just nice sounding story!I am absolutely positive that this gun has not been touched in 57 years. I have a heat gun and will use it on the front pins and trigger screws. May leave it set all night with WD40 or Liquid Wrench first. The 150 does not have a bear trap mechanism so no hole to insert a pin in when removing the take down bolt. I have a heavy duty spring press anyway so either way that is what I would use. Us Springer folks don’t worry about spring pressure. Is a silicone grease preferred in the piston and in the barrel? I want to use the best lubs so this is a one and done. Also I see no need to remove the ring. Correct? Thank you everyone for all your help. The seals are on the way. ARC is the place.
It doesn’t say Daisy anywhere on the gun. Probably bought in Germany and brought to the U.S. It is sleeved. Will update on accuracy after the new seals are installed.I think that gun is a Daisy marketed?
What is a brand that I could easily acquire? Maybe on Amazon. Thank you.I think you would be better served with a modern fluoropolymer lubricant due to the small quantity required for maximum lubricity.
I know I was once the same. I think the ambi cheek piece stocks now offered has chilled me out. As long as my cheek and left hand is comfortable, I‘m good. I’ll keep my eye open for you. Disclaimer: if a gorgeous lefty came my way.......I want one! but it's got to be a lefty or no dice.
It looks like lefty Tyros were made.I don’t know if these were ever made with a left hand stock. I had a 300 mini back in the 80’s. It was a lefty. Still a right hand action. FWB never made a true left hand model. Just the lh stock with a right hand action. Like most lefties, I do most thing with both hands. I actually prefer the rh action. I cock it with my right and load with my left. I can hold back the cocking arm while doing it. This stock feels perfectly fine from the right side. Even my palm is good. I also like this trigger better than the 300. The 300 is a “glass break” trigger. I found it difficult to shoot in my league. I like a squishy trigger, predictable but without a wall. I used the Diana 75 t01 and loved that trigger. This one on the 150 reminds me of that t01.
Now I’m on a mission. Very cool. The beauty of all 150’s being right hand cocking is that if I could find even a beater left hand tyro or not and restore the stock - switch the mechanisms. Thank you.
This one's Daisy branded and one of my favorites. It would be difficult to part with.I think that gun is a Daisy marketed? I think I can just make out the "D" on your picture? Someone told me that the Daisy gun were select for quality and accuracy, and the FWB was trying to build their reputation in the US, and that's why they are all (?) are sleeved...I dunno, maybe just nice sounding story!
I have a early production European sold non sleeved 150, heavily worn, likely a club gun, and it's the same accuracy as my gun-case-queen Daisy.
You got a beautiful, as new airgun there...congrats.
Sometimes I think all this other stuff could go if I only had the one 150!
Absolutely stunning. Mine does not wear that Daisy branding. The wood is awesome on yours. Condition is like mine. Thanks for sharing.This one's Daisy branded and one of my favorites. It would be difficult to part with.View attachment 576883
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Love the palm swell on these guns.
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Tetra gun grease is a fluoropolymer lubricant that is readily available from a multitude of sources. I have used it to good effect in the past. A little goes a very long way. They also produce an oil with the same properties.What is a brand that I could easily acquire? Maybe on Amazon. Thank you.
While you are correct about the rings longevity, the FWB service guide does call out a dimension on the ring that is cause for removal and replacement.Leave the cast iron piston ring alone unless you see it broken. These never wear out, but unless you are really careful, you could break it when removing it.
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