Newly Acquired Theoben Airguns

[wijib]

I must be living right. I just acquired JohnnyPiston's Hyedua SLR98 Carbine (.177) AND Lewis's Walnut SLR98 Long (.22). Both are in like new condition. What else can be said? Other than my photography is poor and does not accurately portray these two fine and beautiful airguns. I now own three Theobens; including my thumbhole stocked Evo (.177).

 

[willy]

Well that should take care of Christmas for the next 10 years" nice stuff.I got one Theoben iv be on the fence for 5 years? 

 

[Blackadder]

One of the first quality air rifles I ever bought, 

In there day there were a revotion compared to what else was available. 

 

[boscoebrea]

Those are very handsome, always wanted one because some had an Anscutz barrel.

Indeed,you are a lucky man and now own triplets.

Now want to hear some Emerson,Lake and Palmer.

 

[RM100GUY]

Wow! Special guns for sure, always a pleasure to see vintage Theobens make an appearance...happy for you my friend!

 

[Lewis]

FABULOUS!!!!

What a collection you are gathering. 

 

[dan_house]

oh man.... didnt know Johnny's gun was up for sale.....

 

[djna]

Jackpot ! great collection of Theobens - I’ve wanted a SLR for years, bet it shoots great. Congratulations 

 

[TiredRooster]

Beautiful rifles those are.

 

[r1lover]

Beautiful and with quite a pedigree. You are acquiring an admirable collection of fine air guns Bill. Congratulations!

 

[napairgunner]

Congratulations looks great!

 

[wijib]

Well that should take care of Christmas for the next 10 years" nice stuff.I got one Theoben iv be on the fence for 5 years?

I only hope that I'me alive in 10 years! LOL

Bill

 

[wijib]

One of the first quality air rifles I ever bought, 

In there day there were a revotion compared to what else was available.

They still look and shoot as well as anything I have seen currently and the quality of these SLRs is rarely matched (with few exceptions IMHO).

Bill

 

[wijib]

Wow! Special guns for sure, always a pleasure to see vintage Theobens make an appearance...happy for you my friend!

Thanks Russ!

Bill

 

[wijib]

FABULOUS!!!!

What a collection you are gathering.

Thanks Lewis - with your help I've managed to now own one of the nicest Theobens there is.

Bill

 

[wijib]

oh man.... didnt know Johnny's gun was up for sale.....

Dan, I didn't know either. I posted up a request and Jonathan replied. No one was more surprised (and happy) than me.

Bill

 

[wijib]

Jackpot ! great collection of Theobens - I’ve wanted a SLR for years, bet it shoots great. Congratulations 

Thanks for your kind words. Yes, they both shoot very nicely. The trigger on the "Long" .22 needs a little attention but is acceptable as is and the Carbine's trigger is very good.

Bill

 

[wijib]

Beautiful rifles those are.

Thanks much! The Carbine Hyedua stock is especially nice. The Walnut stocked long is no slouch either. Because of their extra fine condition I believe them to be more historical in nature.

Bill

 

[wijib]

Beautiful and with quite a pedigree. You are acquiring an admirable collection of fine air guns Bill. Congratulations!

Many thanks for your kind perspective. I have always considered myself as a caretaker of these fine airguns until the next caretaker acquires them from me.

Bill

 

[wijib]

Congratulations looks great!

Many thanks!

Bill