Anyone know anything about this Chinese air rifle?
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They were sold at a big discount at a few places a while back. They're not exactly stellar in performance or worth very much, but they do shoot pellets. Priced at $19.00, I think.
They do have a following, though. If you search 'chinese b3 airgun' on the web you'll find it.
Cheers,
J~
They do have a following, though. If you search 'chinese b3 airgun' on the web you'll find it.
Cheers,
J~
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There must have been millions of those imported back in the day. They were an all wood and metal under lever that retailed for $20-$30 back in the day. A pretty good deal at that price. There used to be informal contests on the airgun forums back then to see who could do the most outrageous rebuilds on them.
If I remember right, you’ll get about 600 fps out of the box in .177 and the triggers are simply a one piece sear that catches the piston when cocked. Accuracy was hit or miss depending on the gun, but you’ll never get
If I remember right, you’ll get about 600 fps out of the box in .177 and the triggers are simply a one piece sear that catches the piston when cocked. Accuracy was hit or miss depending on the gun, but you’ll never get
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Fun gun to learn tuning on. Anything you can do to one will only make it better. I you screw something up. Not a big deal.
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IDK, this guy seems to think they are worth a lot!
Vintage Chinese Pellet Air Rifle Gun | eBay
<p>Rare collectors piece, in fairly used condition but can be restored easily if preferred although some collectors like the look. Works great and is made out of high quality materials. </p><br /><br /><p>This listing complies with eBay’s air gun guidelines found here and I will only sell and...
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Makes me wish I hadn't destroyed mine several years after buying it at a semi trailer traveling tool sale for $18.50.IDK, this guy seems to think they are worth a lot!
Vintage Chinese Pellet Air Rifle Gun | eBay
<p>Rare collectors piece, in fairly used condition but can be restored easily if preferred although some collectors like the look. Works great and is made out of high quality materials. </p><br /><br /><p>This listing complies with eBay’s air gun guidelines found here and I will only sell and...www.ebay.com
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Industry brand B3 and know as a Cummings due to the Cummings Truck tool sale, $19.00.
Also a Sebring convertible battery removal tool, and, keeps on ticking. Well worth the price for the adjustable dovetail rear sight (t least back when.
in 2000 still had a leather seal and a few people sold modern replacement seals.
This one was apart for a seal replacement when the misses needed it.
Which inspired me to put it back together and play with it some more
And after tinkering some more,
A 1/2 minute of can shooter (as far as you can throw an empty can)
Personally would be another IF still $19.00. I did know a machinist (BigEd) who with 20 minutes work got his shooting 1/2" at 25 yards & high 600fps numbers.
WE had ours in TN 20 years ago and as far as I know it is still in use. Not a bad little rig, perhaps not worth $1,000 (hahaha) but a fun little rig.
John
Also a Sebring convertible battery removal tool, and, keeps on ticking. Well worth the price for the adjustable dovetail rear sight (t least back when.
in 2000 still had a leather seal and a few people sold modern replacement seals.
This one was apart for a seal replacement when the misses needed it.
Which inspired me to put it back together and play with it some more
And after tinkering some more,
A 1/2 minute of can shooter (as far as you can throw an empty can)
Personally would be another IF still $19.00. I did know a machinist (BigEd) who with 20 minutes work got his shooting 1/2" at 25 yards & high 600fps numbers.
WE had ours in TN 20 years ago and as far as I know it is still in use. Not a bad little rig, perhaps not worth $1,000 (hahaha) but a fun little rig.
John
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Still have 3-4 of those rifles, great fun to tune and see what you can do with them at little risk. Bought mine at the Cummins tool truck sales back in the day for $19. They are actually pretty accurate fun shooting little rifles once cleaned up.
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Purchased 25 of those at an auction a few years back for $10 ea. Put a lot of smiles on faces of the grandkids ! They were not powerful nor accurate!!
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Murdered a whole colo of rats with mine. Scoped up it is minute of 6l gong at 40yds. Pretty good buy at $15.
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My former brother in laws. His father taught him to shoot with it and left it to him, he taught a couple of his own kids. Now hangs on his wall at home after I got done redoing all of it.
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Don't know if this is exactly the same, but it is being sold on Amazon. I would consider buying one at $10-$19, but not at $79.99 which was the price when I posted this.
All my best!
Kerry
All my best!
Kerry
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"Thirty years ago, this air rifle was available for sale in sports goods stores in China, priced at 30 Chinese yuan, which was less than 4 US dollars. With a .177 caliber, it was a good choice as an entry-level air rifle. At that time, I saw many older kids playing with this rifle. However, now China has defined air rifles as illegal. Friends who remember this rifle are probably around 40 years old by now."
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I had a B3. But it was a 22 cal. I was worried about losing a finger tip. The rear sight would come loose.. However it was fairly accurate and powerful enough to kill a rabbit at 25 yard. Did not chrono but thinking it was shooting 450-500 fps. It was built like a tank and would be a good beat up truck gun. Sadly gave it away.
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I have one of those that was tuned by some individual back when the yellow forum was alive and kicking. He did all sorts of things to it like, cut the barrel down, changed the spring, guides, etc etc. I haven't shot it in years but do remember it was somewhat decent in accuracy and was shooting in the 600's. Fun little rifles.
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