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Hello to all. My story......im moving this week to a house with a little more property and I casually mentioned to my father I might have some chipmunks and squirrels to deal with and said I might go out and buy an air rifle to help control the problem.....he left the room and came back 5 minutes later and handed me this! 
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Feels like a quality gun and my internet searches speak pretty highly of it. So it seems I don't have to buy one after all. The rifle belonged to his brother who had passed away and was just collecting dust. My question is does anyone have any info on breakdown and proper cleaning? Couldn't find anything directly related to this rifle and I don't want to screw it up. Also, any advice on quality pellet for squirrel and chipmunk. It is a .177 caliber. Thanks for any tips and happy shooting!
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you got a great,great ,great air gun. Go to the Springers, Pumpers, C02, & Others section on this website and look up Beeman R1. You will find lots of info. This is a primo quality German import sold by Beeman.
"Weihrauch gun done up to Beeman specs, in this case the HW80. When it first came out some years ago, the R1/HW80 was probably the most powerful spring/air gun on the market. Since then it's been followed by other guns from Weihrauch, Webley, Theoben, RWS and others, but the R1/HW80 is still a very popular gun and an excellent example of how to produce a high quality, high-power spring air gun." This is taken off a google search.

This is a lifetime airgun. If you need help find a dealer to replace the seals etc. Do not do it yourself without the proper tools. The spring could kill you. That said if you hav the talent and get a spring compressor your can do the job yourself. Shot it first and you may be fine as is. Get a JSB sample pellet tin from Pyramid air, or Airgun Depot and test 4 different pellets. you will most likely find a great one. Then you re on the way. Congrats a great gun you lucky dog!!!!
 
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That is not just an R1, that is an R1 Laser. It came with a special spring, stock, and extra love on the internals. I love R1's, but never been lucky enough to get my hands on a laser. You should just shoot it. Keep it wiped down so it doesn't rust and just enjoy. I wouldn't even swab the barrel. That is a gun you can give to your children.
 
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The Laser R1 has the laminated stock-the regular production models have a solid Beech stock very similar to this-
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There is also the Laser medallion on the left side of the stock-you have a treasure, enjoy it!
The .177 will probably shoot well with most pellets, Try Crosman premier domes in the box(they're pricey but very consistent) H&N Field target trophys, Or JSB Diabolos.
 
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Ok, so not so great update. Ran out to pick up some pellets today and figured I would give the new rifle a try. It isn't shooting. Pellet is not moving at all. I checked and double checked and I did buy the proper caliber pellets. When I pull the trigger it sounds and feels like a spring is releasing but it's not firing the pellet. Any thoughts? Or is this really lacking useful diagnostic info? 

Chris
 
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My two cents: even if you're mechanically inclined and not intimidated by the prospects of a rebuild, I'd still send this out to a well-respected tuner (David Slade would certainly fit the bill) because I would not want to risk accidentally messing up what appears to be a Santa Rosa R1 Laser in great shape. This is a valuable, desirable gun to be treasured!
And, to answer your original question: for the most part, there is no breakdown or cleaning required - just keep the bluing wiped down with a good oil to make sure you don't get any rust. That's pretty much about it. Don't let the oil get on the breech seal (the little "O" on the barrel where you insert the pellet) and there is generally no cleaning required of the barrel itself because the only thing going through there is lead and air - none of the nastiness that you get with a powder-burner. 
 
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