My 65 which is a 1976 vintage, is out for reseal and I am not sure but think it does not have a dovetail rail for scope mounting I also have a model 80, which is a 1980 vintage and I just looked and it does NOT have any provision for mounting a scope. it has a raised, serrated rail designed like some of the shotgun ribs to reduce glare. I also have a IZH 46m, and find it easier to shoot. The crazy looking underleaver cocking system makes it much easier to cock than the FWB, and the trigger is much better. For the price I would go the IZH, or Pyramid Airs, AV 46m, the same gun but with red black laminate grips.
I saw that Ebay item. I'd love to own it as it's set up just the way I want. But it's a bit pricey for me. Not sure if it's a reasonable price or a crazy Ebay price. I fear that someday I will regret not buying it.
Quote from: buellm2 on March 31, 2023, 08:13:33 PMI saw that Ebay item. I'd love to own it as it's set up just the way I want. But it's a bit pricey for me. Not sure if it's a reasonable price or a crazy Ebay price. I fear that someday I will regret not buying it.Unless you love springers, your Izzy is better, more accurate, easier to cock, better trigger, etc....Leave it for somebody who loves springers. FWIW-$650 is my guess( assuming it is mint condition. That is what my brother sold his for in the early 2000's. Yes, that would be the wise thing to do. Sometimes I get these irrational fascinations.-Y
When I first retired from the Air Force I had an FWB65 MKII.Shorter barrel and 11mm rail.I shot it about 10,000 times then I traded it in for a HW55T (N) from the Beeman Store i Santa Rosa.Never shot it.Sold to a dude in Spokane, WA.I posted it on the AA Classifieds for maybe 5 minutes..$1000.00