Author Topic: Feinwerkbau FWB 300S Match at pawn shop (Read 3599 times))

WHITEFANG · « **Reply #20 on:** February 07, 2020, 11:24:56 PM »

Correct. The piston has a buffer in the end and really has nothing to do with the compression. More like a bumper.
Cast iron ring seals the sliding compression tube. Very short piston stroke. An impressive design and @ 6+- Fpe the gun and it's accuravy is unbelievable. I've take prey out to 30+ yards easy with placed shots. Turtle head neck shots at 35. Turtle head hit the water and the turtle never moved.

These guns have 1 of the best triggers that are super sweet. They are built like tanks.

Stinger177 · « **Reply #21 on:** February 07, 2020, 11:31:55 PM »

Good to know Fang, thanks.

If I can ever stop buying vintage Weihrauchs, I'll have to get myself an FWB.

Anyone see anything on my gunlist that they might want to buy, LOL?

Weihrauchs are not for sale however, sorry.

Alain · « **Reply #22 on:** February 09, 2020, 12:55:29 PM »

The seal on the Jason's picture #4 and the last picture appears to made from molten sulfur or is in REALLY bad condition and is falling apart and plugging the barrel and maybe even the piston. After cleaning the barrel carefully, it still cannot shoot a pellet. They turned down the $150 offer so I will try another approach.

I was surprised how much the floating action moves and how much noise it makes when firing.

Al

Hoosier Daddy · « **Reply #23 on:** February 09, 2020, 05:16:14 PM »

Walk away.... and give me their address / contact info.

Seriously... if you can get it for under $300 I think you did well.

Sky · « **Reply #24 on:** February 09, 2020, 09:45:28 PM »

Fwiw the one I've been watching on eBay is well over 400$ now.

Actually it just passed 500

Bryan Heimann · « **Reply #25 on:** February 09, 2020, 09:52:10 PM »

Quote from: uglymike on February 04, 2020, 10:00:22 PM

It's a pawn shop. If they're asking $350, they didn't give more than $100-150 for it. I'd shoot them a low ball offer, with crisp new $$ bills in my hand while making the offer. They're not air gunners, or they wouldn't be selling it, they'd be keepin' it.

^ this is it.

Bryan Heimann · « **Reply #26 on:** February 09, 2020, 09:53:24 PM »

And please save it from the pawn shop before it becomes a pile of rust and fingerprints.

WHITEFANG · « **Reply #27 on:** February 09, 2020, 10:10:01 PM »

Easy $300 in parts plus sights but pawn shops are not always steals. All depends on how much you want it.

As to the condition of the gun the buffer material was not as todays materials and over time the buffers, piston seals and breech seals of the old Warbirds gave up. Old brittle, burned or turned to as wax.
The dry firing has not helped the old gun. It's going to need a total rebuild. So even at $300 you will have be investing more money in the gun. The sights alone are parts that many of these gun lack and many are looking to buy them.
The gun Scopes good IMO But I can't use iron sites.
It only matters just how deep you want to go. I've spent far more than I intended on guns I wanted. Wants and needs at times are the same. Lol
Best of luck. 💀

Alain · « **Reply #28 on:** February 09, 2020, 10:27:41 PM »

Heading back in the morning to try again. Funny thing is that the sights are in great condition compared to the rusting and worn blueing. I have 10 Springer's and 2 PCPs and one of my favorite Springer's is the FX200.

Sky · « **Reply #29 on:** February 12, 2020, 09:15:09 PM »

The one I was watching is over 700 now.

https://www.ebay.com/bfl/viewbids/312971134414

Hoosier Daddy · « **Reply #30 on:** February 12, 2020, 09:16:45 PM »

Hope you got it Al...

Alain · « **Reply #31 on:** February 12, 2020, 09:26:05 PM »

Well, I now own ANOTHER German springer!

The FWB 300 is now in good hands. The seals are gone so I ordered new seals and the piston ring from FWB tonight.
I have a few honey do items on the list and then I will make tidy up the work area and get everything ready to take my time and take it apart and decide what to do next.
It needs a good cleaning and I think the rust spots may come off and it should be able to be touched up blued without a full strip. The stock looks like walnut and it will also need to be looked at. I think I can touch it up as well.
I should now be able to beat my son at 30 yard plinking. He always gets the best of me when he shoots the TX200. If he still does better after this, I may have to admit that it me and not the gun.

Al

uglymike · « **Reply #32 on:** February 12, 2020, 10:45:12 PM »

Glad you got it, hope it's everything you wanted. $$??

Sky · « **Reply #33 on:** February 12, 2020, 11:01:27 PM »

Nice!

Hoosier Daddy · « **Reply #34 on:** February 13, 2020, 06:42:35 AM »

Congrats!

nced · « **Reply #35 on:** February 13, 2020, 09:40:34 AM »

Quote from: Stinger177 on February 07, 2020, 05:36:58 PM

Quote from: Alain on February 07, 2020, 02:39:17 PM
it is a 300 and not a 300S. Pellet does not leave the barrel when fired. While it appears to be whole, it has rust pits and was not treated well. They have been dry firing it every chance they get. I will go back in a few weeks and offer $150 for it. I don't have the time and have a dozen air rifles to work on.

Sorry, I'm late to the party, and although I have yet to own an FWB, I still try to follow these 300 series for my own knowledge.

I'd do exactly what you just said Alain. Offer $150. If the pellet isn't even leaving the barrel, what use is it to a (the average) buyer?

Someone please educate me......do the 300 series use a piston seal, or piston rings?

Also, what is the difference between a 300 and a 300S?

Alain, sorry if I've stepped on your thread.

I've never been inside a FWB300 but this is a pic of the piston and ring..........

In my reading it seems that the automotive style metal piston ring is rather brittle and can be broken with careless removal/installation.

WHITEFANG · « **Reply #36 on:** February 13, 2020, 11:24:22 AM »

Yes the ring is a cast and yes you can brake it. They are tough as wear goes. I would mic the ring vs your new one. If the measurements are really close I would not replace it.
The new cast ring will have to seat in. I use motor oil on it and less than a drop at that. Imo I do not over lube the piston. They shoot better with light light lube. Factory used the 30 non detergent motor oil.
The buffer being bad plus I would suspect the buffer is shot. The buffer being bad will cause a no go on the pellet.

I use the JM Artic 1 piece spring in all of them. Many say the double wire is smoother shooting but I have no issues with the Artic. I would replace the spring or springs while there esp if your going to shoot vs TX. LOL the artic spring should give you a bit more fps.

THE stock should refinish good. I would strip the stock bare and redo it.

Mine is in the shop for look over and still on the edge on selling it. Sad I did some shooting and the thing is still amazingly stupid accuracte. It's on hold for now. But I will reply to those who have asked about it soon.
Thank and enjoy‼️💀

WHITEFANG · « **Reply #37 on:** February 13, 2020, 01:21:57 PM »

Forgot to mention look the serial # up and check to see if it is a 300. FWB as mentioned had transition guns where they used the 300 receiver and made 300S guns out of them. The serial # will tell all. Not always a 300 by the label. Still the 300 is a fine gun and is more rare than the 300S. Fewer made 300. Biggest difference is the trigger and a few cosmetics.

WHITEFANG · « **Reply #38 on:** February 13, 2020, 01:38:21 PM »

Serial # ID Link. Others out there but this is one that should work for anyone.💀

https://www.co2air.de/thema/9155-feinwerkbau-herstellungszeitr%C3%A4ume/

Alain · « **Reply #39 on:** February 13, 2020, 04:19:34 PM »

Hi

The serial number starts with 88 so it appears to be made in 1971. Holy cow that is old, older by a fair amount than any thing else I own.

The stock appears to be walnut, I would like to carefully strip it and refinish it to match the color.

Al

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Feinwerkbau FWB 300S Match at pawn shop

Author Topic: Feinwerkbau FWB 300S Match at pawn shop (Read 3599 times))