Finally got all 3 FWB sidelever Tyroleans when this gorgeous 300 arrived. Been waiting a while for one to come up and complete the 150, 300 & 300S tyro trio.
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Finally got all 3 FWB sidelever Tyroleans when this gorgeous 300 arrived. Been waiting a while for one to come up and complete the 150, 300 & 300S tyro trio.
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Nice wood.
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I always thought if I got one it would be the FWB300. They were very popular on the Old Yellow Forum. Extremely accurate. The stock are really nice.
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Finally got all 3 FWB sidelever Tyroleans when this gorgeous 300 arrived. Been waiting a while for one to come up and complete the 150, 300 & 300S tyro trio.
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Nice fine to go with a nice collection mike. You are a blessed man. Well done.
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What a lovely gun Mike. I know plenty of folks who would like to own it (myself included). Nice find!
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That is some awesome figure in the wood. What a beautiful rifle. Thanks for sharing the pictures. I love my FWB300 mini, wish it had wood like yours!
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As I mentioned to you already Mike that tiger stripe grain on that stock is quite unique. Beautiful!
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Dual!
What a purchase!
I never got one but know about them.
I had a "first" FWB in .177 in 1988 (124?) and then the second one came LATE to me some years ago when the FWB Sport .177 was introduced.
I have an early serial number FWB Sport which is not the same as my old FWB 124 .177 but a lot more powerful.
It's still in my gun case with some of my other air rifles of all types.
It is for me a hard to shoot rifle for consistent accuracy.
I prefer my HW98 .177 over any other pellet rifle made after getting .177 after .20 and .25.
The 98 proves the ability of the pellet of your choice while FWB limits to .177 with a trigger system not as good as the Rekord from HW.
That has been my experience shooting all rifles offhand and offhand only for accuracy and testing. No rests over here to make a rifle shoot better when you know in the field rests and adjustments to shoot straight from "solid" position require occupying the position before shooting with all "rests" in place.
Here in my arena EVERY rifle is tested standing up offhand from 20 to 45 to 105 yards (that last one with my Diana D54 Air King .20 caliber customized with Lothar Walther .20 barrels.
What a purchase!
I never got one but know about them.
I had a "first" FWB in .177 in 1988 (124?) and then the second one came LATE to me some years ago when the FWB Sport .177 was introduced.
I have an early serial number FWB Sport which is not the same as my old FWB 124 .177 but a lot more powerful.
It's still in my gun case with some of my other air rifles of all types.
It is for me a hard to shoot rifle for consistent accuracy.
I prefer my HW98 .177 over any other pellet rifle made after getting .177 after .20 and .25.
The 98 proves the ability of the pellet of your choice while FWB limits to .177 with a trigger system not as good as the Rekord from HW.
That has been my experience shooting all rifles offhand and offhand only for accuracy and testing. No rests over here to make a rifle shoot better when you know in the field rests and adjustments to shoot straight from "solid" position require occupying the position before shooting with all "rests" in place.
Here in my arena EVERY rifle is tested standing up offhand from 20 to 45 to 105 yards (that last one with my Diana D54 Air King .20 caliber customized with Lothar Walther .20 barrels.
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My goodness that top one is a beautiful tyro! That is some of the best wood I’ve ever seen on an FWB, and I’ve seen my share.
Gorgeous freaking rifle!
mike
Gorgeous freaking rifle!
mike
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The mini is one that I am missing 
One of these days I'll track a nice one down for a good price (I hope) I have a number of other "S" versions that I really like so the mini looks interesting.
One of these days I'll track a nice one down for a good price (I hope) I have a number of other "S" versions that I really like so the mini looks interesting.Upvote 0
Lovely Tyro! What a great find...
I have a Mini and have to say the difference in overall feel, compared to a typical 300 with full-length barrel and weight sleeve, is downright startling. I think you'd find it interesting!
I have a Mini and have to say the difference in overall feel, compared to a typical 300 with full-length barrel and weight sleeve, is downright startling. I think you'd find it interesting!
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DualMagMike like winning the lottery. Outstanding wood grain and again collection.
The FBW’s stock cheek piece is carved with like a bowl and the S-version a straight blockey look.
Why?
Which is most comfortable? (my guess the S)
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The FBW’s stock cheek piece is carved with like a bowl and the S-version a straight blockey look.
Why?
Which is most comfortable? (my guess the S)
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Comfort is very subjective and no one answer is correct as to which is more comfortable, some love Tyro's, some hate them... All 3 FWB side levers had a Tyrolean version (150,300,300S). 3 comments up from here show my variety of 300S variants, there are a few more. The Tyrolean design although quite old was adopted for some 10M match rifles. Soon after their introduction to the match circuit they were banned as an unfair advantage. I happen to love the look and feel of the Tyrolean stocks, they are somewhat rare and I love collecting them.
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DualMagMike another 5 minutes I’m going to ask you to stop this. Works of art. The infinite collection. Thanks for sharing. I spend more time checking out these guns in your posts than time I spent looking at the Christmas toy catalog when I was a kid.. Crow
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That rifle, in the middle, is a beautiful rifle. It really is, to me anyway.
Please tell me about it.
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If y'all will forgive my barging in, it's a Walther LG 55, made mid-50's to late-60's.
The rifle below is its successor, the Walther LGV with manual breech lock.
The rifle below is its successor, the Walther LGV with manual breech lock.
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That is some collection, very impressive. I do like the wood on that particular rifle best. Thanks for the feedback. I like those Tyrolean stocks but being a lefty I've always just settled for whatever I could get. Lovely collection. Thanks Mr. Driskill. I hear you collect a bit yourself. Well, let me get out of here. Just wanted to try to smooth the water a bit.
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The Walthers evolved from the simple LG 51 light sporter, into the models LG 52, LG 53, LG 55, LGV, and LGV Spezial target rifles. They dominated high-level air rifle matches in the "pre-recoilless" era, and even held their own for years after that. The craftsmanship and finish are amazing - even by the high standards of those days.
And the guy who picked out Walther stock blanks should be in an airgun hall of fame somewhere! They are frequently just gorgeous.
And the guy who picked out Walther stock blanks should be in an airgun hall of fame somewhere! They are frequently just gorgeous.
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