A Diamond in the Rough - New to Me Feinwerkbau 124 Sport Deluxe and Heirloom

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I am going to look into the muzzle brake tonight, I know it is not black in color and does not appear to have ever been painted or anodized on. In addition, the metal is either cast metal or pot metal and appears to be a dull pewter gray color.

I also know it has no shims like the picture of the Beeman MB and has no set screws, I know this because I wanted to tighten it up but again no screws, the MB on the rifle just slips on and does fit fairly snug. However it has been known to move a little every now and then.

I am not 100% certain it matches the picture of the RWS MB, but it does sound like it matches the description of the Dianawerks MB because I thought I could see the barrel through the slots on the MB - but again not 100% certain so I will check and will post a picture or two of the MB on my Dads old rifle.
 
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After reading a few response, I am in question as to Beeman vs Rws muzzle breaks. I have a few Beemans that are 10 Grove breaks some being a darker shinny blue in order to match rifles bluing and one dull and lighter in color yet one having 7 groves with groves being interrupted. 

Neither RWS or Beeman were manufacturers and wonder if a particular company made brakes for multiple retailers, just a thought.

I have Beeman catalogs of which I may spend some time researching this further. 
 
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I think it's a RWS, or Dianawerk MB. I think it's cast aluminum or "pot metal", painted originally a satin or flat black, and may say "Dianawerk-Rastatt" on the front edge. I think it's a slip fit on the muzzle. The Beeman MB is machined aluminum, sometimes/not always labeled "Beeman", anodized gloss black, mounted with a set screw. The Dianawerk actually resembles a real muzzle brake as used on a modern cannon or WWII german tank gun, and with open slots. The Beeman is more a cosmetic piece or handle? I think the Dianawerk version is original to your early gun...some real trivia here?
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Agree ! The RWS brake is grayish in color. The brake on the rifle in question looks gray in tone. Would like to see a closeup pic. Here is the RWS brake.

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I inherited my Dads Feinwerkbau in 2017 and just this year due to COVID and schools being shutdown in the spring my 2 sons ages 17 & 15 nagged me into submission to check it over so they could shoot their grandfathers air rifle. Until this year the last time and only time he allowed me or any of my brothers and sisters to shoot his FWB was in May 1983 the year I graduated from High School. Funny how that worked out because all of us kids could shoot any of his rifles during hunting season or for target practice but none of us ever dared touch his baby and prized possession and only air rifle he ever owned the venerable Feinwerkbau 124 Sport Deluxe .177 cal. – Thank You Dad.

mine:

My 124 was my high school graduation present. I bought the sport, not the deluxe because we couldn’t afford either one. My dad kept asking me, are you sure you don’t want the deluxe? I was so freaking thrilled just to have the sport. I had probably looked at the statistics of every single Airgun in the Beeman catalog 1000 times. The 124 was so much more accurate and flatter in trajectory. Rumor had it they were used by poachers in Africa, where they would shoot the animal in the eye. My mom was not happy with this decision, she got over it.

I’ll never forget the first time I shot a starling right in the eye with it, offhand at 30 yards.

I still have it. It’s now wearing grade four Maccarri wood, Which I had the pleasure of finishing myself.

mike
 
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I had probably looked at the statistics of every single Airgun in the Beeman catalog 1000 times.
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I, too, memorized every word of those same Beeman catalogs. The FWB 124D was a dream and my favorite out of the entire collection. 

To this day I still have never owned one but I'd love to change that. Prices have gone ridiculous on them, however, and I have other more capable springers. I'll find the right deal one day.
 
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I had probably looked at the statistics of every single Airgun in the Beeman catalog 1000 times.
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I, too, memorized every word of those same Beeman catalogs. The FWB 124D was a dream and my favorite out of the entire collection. 

To this day I still have never owned one but I'd love to change that. Prices have gone ridiculous on them, however, and I have other more capable springers. I'll find the right deal one day.
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I drooled over the FWB 124D in the Beeman catalog as well. It was more than I could afford so I ended up with the Beeman C1 Carbine. Check out this one on ebay. To much IMHO.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Beeman-C1-Carbine-in-177-caliber-Hawke-4x-scope/224272958031?hash=item3437b5c24f:g:QiYAAOSw-tBf0g6q&redirect=mobile
 
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I enjoy posts like this so much. 40 years ago the 124/127 was the hottest air gun in the world. 

to think that people are still acquiring them, and getting so much enjoyment out of them is incredible.

Right out of the box they were as close to perfection as you could get. I routinely shot prey in the eye with mine. And for target shooting you could sit there for hours.

I found that stock on the yellow forum About 10 years ago. It was different than the run Jim did more recently. This one was unfinished. I think I paid $200 for it.

I originally agonized over the choice of 177 versus 22. I bought the one that was right for me at the time. Since then I have owned a couple 127‘s. Frankly, they are even more amazing. The caliber is perfect for the power of the rifle.

Great post! Enjoy your 124’s!

mike
 
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