N/A Whiscombe JW80 MK2

[Moog]

AOA has a  used one for sale in .22. They are asking $7,450.00 for it. No I'm not planning on buying it but it seems like a very interesting air gun. It's custom built and uses a twin opposing piston mechanism.

Anybody here ever get to shoot one of these? Sorry no photo I couldn't get the picture to post.

 

[rokonman]

Nice gun!

 

[beerthief]

Darn ! it is not a lefty . had my hopes up for a minute .

 

[Pneumatic-Addict]

There's one on eBay, too.

John Whiscombe JW80 MK2 .22 Cal Under Lever Air Rifle Made In England RARE | eBay

Up for sale is a John Whiscombe JW80 MK2. 22 Cal Under Lever Air Rifle Made In England RARE. This is the top of the lane custom hand made air rifle. Requires three 3 cycles of the under lever to shoot.

www.ebay.com

 

[DonC]

I had one in year 2000. Paid 1500.00 for it. Dry fired it and repair was required. Bluing fantastic as well as fit and finish. Accuracy was good but I own better in my collection.

 

[bustachip]

Yes I shot one at an airgun show before and it was sweet. 1,2 or 3 cocks for different power levels. I forget which model it was. Most of the ones I've seen for sale went for 4 to 5K. Not sure which or if all models had 3 barrels you could swap out.

 

[Sawney Bean]

I want a tactical version with plenty of rails and a bayonet.

 

[DualMagMike]

Yes I shot one at an airgun show before and it was sweet. 1,2 or 3 cocks for different power levels. I forget which model it was. Most of the ones I've seen for sale went for 4 to 5K. Not sure which or if all models had 3 barrels you could swap out.

they can only be fired at ONE power level. the trigger will set only upon the last stroke.

 

[Uglyjohn]

I want a tactical version with plenty of rails and a bayonet.

And a plastic stock. Be Bad A$$

 

[bustachip]

they can only be fired at ONE power level. the trigger will set only upon the last stroke.

Can't remember that was years ago, but I remember 2 or 3 strokes, I thought you could fire it after 2. But I don't remember for sure.

 

[Moog]

I'm curious how long it will sit there till someone buys it.

 

[DualMagMike]

Can't remember that was years ago, but I remember 2 or 3 strokes, I thought you could fire it after 2. But I don't remember for sure.

Pending model they required 2 or 3 strokes but all of them need to cocked to whatever the maximum strokes is, only then will the trigger set. The only variable power piston guns I am aware of are the P1/HW45 & Dual Magnum's.

 

[A.G.R]

Creative and yet copiy design at the same time. Extremely heavy. Unique yes,practical no. Only a select few can work on them. When parts break your either re making them or paper weight.

I know, here comes the collectors… “id never shoot it”.
why own it…
air guns are poor investments and will not get you retirement $

 

[Sawney Bean]

Creative and yet copiy design at the same time. Extremely heavy. Unique yes,practical no. Only a select few can work on them. When parts break your either re making them or paper weight.

I know, here comes the collectors… “id never shoot it”.
why own it…
air guns are poor investments and will not get you retirement $

Yet how many of us own a dozen or more Gamos, Hatsans, Crosmans and other low end airguns that will never appreciate in value? As an investment it may not compare to Nvidia stock, but you could do a hell of a lot worse.

 

[A.G.R]

Yet how many of us own a dozen or more Gamos, Hatsans, Crosmans and other low end airguns that will never appreciate in value? As an investment it may not compare to Nvidia stock, but you could do a hell of a lot worse.

I own NO GAMO OR CROSSMAN GUNS. Sadly the 25 mm tube platform they all share is a fantastic stroke to volume ratio., and is what many have in their prized TX 200/ PS. YUP, 25 mm x98 +- mm tubed guns. It’s the damn triggers.. FISH TRIGGERS OR NOT .. THEY ARE NOT MY CUP OF TEA.


I get the colection of things , some want one in each caliber , or the rare one off.
I use every gun I own as well as any high cost item I’ve bought

I’ve said it many times, not using something you own is like not getting busy with your girl, to save her for someone else…

 

[JohnL57]

I had the opportunity to shoot one at a FT match. (thank you Ron!) They are an amazing example of the airgun smith's artistry and the shot cycle is dead calm. Do I want one? No thank you. Are they cool? H*** yes!!

 

[Sawney Bean]

If I could buy one for $2500 or less then I’d consider it. At $7500 they’re just too rich for my blood.

 

[Moog]

Creative and yet copiy design at the same time. Extremely heavy. Unique yes,practical no. Only a select few can work on them. When parts break your either re making them or paper weight.

I know, here comes the collectors… “id never shoot it”.
why own it…
air guns are poor investments and will not get you retirement $

I'm a shooter not a collector. If I bought that JW80 I would be shooting it. The fact that it's difficult to get fixed would be the big draw back for me.
I'm able to work on the air guns that I own which is an important selling point for me.

 

[Lewis]

Darn ! it is not a lefty . had my hopes up for a minute .

I'm thankful it's not a lefty. I can stay married.

 

[uglymike]

Took a couple shots with one some years ago at the GTA Fun Shoot. I was in awe, so freaked out about being allowed to actually hold and shoot a Wiscombe I don't remember much about it. All I remember was it was very HEAVY.