Air Arms Let's see those TX200-SR's!

[Lewis]

I completely admit they are a full blown obsession for me. Just picked up the most recent addition to the family.

They were designed for FT and were gun of the year when they came out. There was a rule change that forced them to compete against PCP's and production quickly ended. In the years after, many people began to complain about the extra cocking at the end of the stroke (which is minimal to be honest) and for several years you saw threads about how the standard TX200 was just as accurate. Those lucky enough to have one knew better, and held onto them. Today they have come full circle and are very hard to find again.
I am deeply grateful to the friends who have allowed me to pick up, and care for the examples I currently have.

All are MKII's
Top is a right hand action in a left hand Mike Abernathy Tyrolean stock. (RWS stamped)
Second is a fully left handed action in a left hand Hyedua (Shedua) NJR designed stock.
3rd is a right hand action in a lefty Hyedua (Shedua) NJR styled stock. Not sure if it is an actual NJR since it has the schnabel at the forend.
4th is the newest to me all right hand. (RWS stamped)
Bottom is a right hand Venom. To date this is the only confirmed Venom SR I have seen. Of course others may be out there.

Thanks for looking.

PLEASE add yours to the thread!

 

[beerthief]

only left hand Mike Abernathy stock i own is on a lefty AA S510 . I have heard AA made a few tx200 sr's but your are the first ones i have seen ,
Had to put on a bib when i saw the Hyedua full lefty , "the stuff of dreams " said Shakespeare .

 

[cjtamu]

Stunning, Lewis. As usual.

 

[Lewis]

Too kind. I'm just like a kid looking for comic books.

 

[A.G.R]

Atta boy Louie. .. he who does with the most WINS.

 

[fishing43]

Awesome collection Lewis, thanks for letting us see them. I’m sure everyone here appreciates the pictures. Thanks again

 

[Lewis]

Not sure why I love them so much. I wanted one from the first time I read about them, then once I found one I never looked back!

 

[rwsmike]

Really nice looking guns...I'm jealous

 

[maxtrouble]

Excellent rifles, they must be a joy to shoot.

 

[crowski]

Very nice. The hardware and patina are outstanding. Thanks for showing. Crow

 

[kingfisher61]

Lewis...outstanding!!! That Venom!!!! OMG

Here's my old walnut one. Pales in comparison to yours.

 

[rwsmike]

Lewis, have you put anything on the stocks like truoil?

 

[Lewis]

Lewis...outstanding!!! That Venom!!!! OMG

Here's my old walnut one. Pales in comparison to yours.

Beautiful John. Do you still have it?

 

[Lewis]

Lewis, have you put anything on the stocks like truoil?

The one 2nd from the top has been Tru-oiled. The rest are just wiped down with walnut oil.

 

[rcs9250]

My TX200 is current production, six months old but is a work of art. The carving/checkering/engraving is impressive, probably done by a machine as opposed to a skilled craftsman but awesome just the same.
Beautiful collection Lewis.

 

[sonnysan]

I remember this era (Late 1990s - early 2000s), and what you read online about the SR was different than actual sales. The SR was downplayed online due to "inconsistencies" with the sled system. Yet this rifle went for sky high prices on the boards, such as Brads, and were snatched within hours. Those days are long gone, so now I have no choice but to heavily brown nose. To put it in writing in case you forget, I want the Venom one please. Actually all of them on second thought.