No. As I said, it came from Robert Law/Air Rifle Headquarters, the first company from West Virginia.@readyfisher9
Out of curiosity, does your FWB happen to have a Beeman stamp?
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No. As I said, it came from Robert Law/Air Rifle Headquarters, the first company from West Virginia.@readyfisher9
Out of curiosity, does your FWB happen to have a Beeman stamp?
Thank you.No. As I said, it came from Robert Law/Air Rifle Headquarters, the first company from West Virginia.
can I ask the span of serial numbers for that one year that Beeman sold the Walnut Stock 124/7. Thanx, DMy choice is the first one the left. All are Beautiful!
Interesting plate what does it sit on while shooting ?I put on air rifle matches for four years here in Montana.Springer and PCP. The 300S ruled at 25 meters, I know with winning the 2014 Nationals with a 40 year old 300S. That got everyone on the band wagon. Its not speed but consistancy of the spring.That gun shot a whooping 497,496,497 fps during the chrony testing of all guns. Some young guys were behind me cracking up as they heard the numbered being said. I nonchalantly said not to laugh till the match is over......
Anyway I built a aluminum plate that bolted on the forearm of my mint 124 to keep the forearm free floating. I took it to the next Match ....and beat out all the 300S with a break barrel The things you can do with a gun if you work the right area!
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No argument there, My first 124d is definetely beech. I picked up another used in fantastic shape and I honestly cannot tell. It is redder than most of the beech stocked guns I have seen and the grain just does not look like beech. I hesitate to call it walnut but it may be. I have a mid 80's vintage 300s that is definetly walnut and two older models of the 150 that are walnut along with two each of the model 65 and 80 all of which have nicely grained walnut. My first was also a 124d. I go by several casinos in the Shreveport area, and never bother with them. Same for bars and smoking, Every since I finished college back in 1968 I always said I could buy a nice gun on what I saved from not smoking. I guess my one vice is guns, both firearms and airguns, having some rather unique and uncommon firearms. A Parker shotgun, a couple of French sliding breech double barrels, a Swedish Mauser dated 1900, with a two digit serial number and made by Mauser Obendorf, along with a couple of higher grades with gold inlays.I think all the FWB rifles are beautiful, but add walnut and they go to new level. Just a joy to shoot. A 124 is what got me deep into this hobby. Better than wasting money in over the bar or at casino.
Congrats on the exceptional looking 124. Sorry to see that one of your Sterling stocks was snapped during shipping. Hopefully, it isn't too badly splintered and can be repaired easily."Beech stock" FWD 124 its a Deluxe , w/ Beeman peep, trigger shoe, and nice vintage leather sling.
It is my 1st 124 I am impressed.
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Nice, that's one of the better looking beech stocks I have seen. Mine is similarly equipped, but my reciever sight which I got from Beeman around mid 1976 is simply stamped Williams. I did replace the factory globe front with an Anschutz globe so I can change the inserts, I also have a Gehmann adjustable iris in the receiver sight."Beech stock" FWD 124 its a Deluxe , w/ Beeman peep, trigger shoe, and nice vintage leather sling.
It is my 1st 124 I am impressed.
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Can clearly see it's beech now. Looks like a nice gun, Randy"Beech stock" FWB 124 its a Deluxe , w/ Beeman peep, trigger shoe, and nice vintage leather sling.
It is my 1st 124 I am impressed.
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When I sent my FWB124d in to David Slade, he said leave the stock on. The triggers tend to break off if struck and replacements are unavailable. He recommended packing so the stock would not break. I ended up putting the gun in one of the hard shell plano type cases and that in a larger cardboard carton.When i sell a rifle. I ALWAYS take the stock off and wrap separate from the barreled action. Then tape the two padded barrel/stock together then put in a 6x6x30" box. Never have had a gun broken shipping this way. Had a gorgeous marble cake stock broken at the wrist same as your sterling years back. I learned from that experience !
I bought a gun on eBay. Seller thought a hard case would be "SAFE". When it arrived the barrel had broken through the case. Most hard cases are not safe for shipping unless you find a way to keep the gun from sliding around in the padding. I can do a much better job with a good properly reinforced box and half my brain tied behind my back. And it ships for less $.When I sent my FWB124d in to David Slade, he said leave the stock on. The triggers tend to break off if struck and replacements are unavailable. He recommended packing so the stock would not break. I ended up putting the gun in one of the hard shell plano type cases and that in a larger cardboard carton.
Never thought of that. I sent a $13,000 shotgun off for repairs in one of those cases with no problem. I guess a gun should slip in that eggshell foam padding, but think it would be hard. A few holes and some zip ties or strong string could eliminate that problem. When I am shipping a gun that costs the better part of a thousand dollars I am not going to quibble over shipping cost.I bought a gun on eBay. Seller thought a hard case would be "SAFE". When it arrived the barrel had broken through the case. Most hard cases are not safe for shipping unless you find a way to keep the gun from sliding around in the padding. I can do a much better job with a good properly reinforced box and half my brain tied behind my back. And it ships for less $.
Not so sure removal of trigger on a FWB 124 is an easy job.There ya go...i take off the trigger and tape to stock! LOL .....or barreled action......