Bargains on ebay?

[The Grand Wazoo]

The last time I messed about with airguns, I had an HW35 (which I hated), and an Original 45 (which was fantastic) among other things. I moved on to stuff that made a bigger bang than that though! But like most people, I started with a Meteor.

[walpurgis]

Which one did you have?? I desperately wanted a Sheridan 'Silver Streak' back in the day. I've seen a really nice one for sale - only problem is you need a Firearms certificate to get one now ...

No you don't need an FAC for any air rifle up to 12 ft lb power. Some (FAC only) models can be ordered with power exceeding that, but most UK market models fall below. Trust me 12 ft lb is plenty. The old BSA Airsporter that some people insist was the most powerful you could buy (my Webley Mk.III was just as powerful) was around 11 ft lb.

[The Grand Wazoo]

I think what Julian meant was that for some of the Sheridans, you need a ticket rather than for all air weapons. That would be correct as I remember some of them going over the 12 ft/lbs.

[walpurgis]

The last time I messed about with airguns, I had an HW35 (which I hated), and an Original 45 (which was fantastic) among other things. I moved on to stuff that made a bigger bang than that though! But like most people, I started with a Meteor.

The HW 35 was an oversized, overweight, awkward great lump. I didn't like mine either. The SIG 401 I had at the same time was ten times as good. I had the Original Model 50 and Model 35, both nice but not hugely powerful and tricky to take apart with that ball sear engagement mechanism. Long time since I used real firearms. I've kept my old Meteor as it's powerful enough and accurate.

[walpurgis]

I think what Julian meant was that for some of the Sheridans, you need a ticket rather than for all air weapons. That would be correct as I remember some of them going over the 12 ft/lbs.

Yes, there were high power FAC only versions of the Sheridans, Benjamins, Setras and BSFs, etc.

[The Grand Wazoo]

The HW 35 was an oversized, overweight, awkward great lump..

....and almost as noisy as an unmoderated rimfire!

[seoirse2002]

And how did they all sound? were they good bang for the buck? what about cartridges

[The Grand Wazoo]

Well the .270 cartridge does have an amazing bang for the Buck.



The Bucks, however, don't like them very much!

[seoirse2002]

[walpurgis]

Vintage B&W DM3 speakers in nice condition. Starting price £49.99 ending very shortly and no bids yet, these are likely to be a bargain. In Richmond.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2512938823...84.m1423.l2649