I can't tell you how much I appreciate these videos Paul, this is what I love to do I just don't have the right equipment. Thanks for sharing the finer details of what goes into tinkering these old guns into their best!
Very nice and informative videos, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! (Not to mention the gorgeous images of truly mouthwatering stocks at the end!)
Loved it Paul. When I worked for Beeman back in the late 90s I rebuilt dozens of FWB124/127 series rifles. I always admired the fit & finish of the metalwork. I still have 124D from the late 70s that I shoot on occasion. Great little sporter. All the best, Steve Gibbons
Hello Mr. Paul Watts, great video as always, whenever I watch a video of you I already know that I will learn and a lot, congratulations on sharing your experience, a lot of health.PORTUGAL.
Thank Paul, Finding out that you are making videos made my day. I just happen to be in the middle of resealing my 124. I learned a lot from this. I also have the new Feinwerkbau Sport. It seems over sprung with lots of noise. I just wonder what you think of them. All The Best
Glad you like the videos. I've had a few of the Sports. They were very accurate but like you've mentioned the firing cycle was a bit much for the power they produced.
Interesting stuff! Had no idea that 124s had those sorts of issues! You would have a hard time getting me to leave if I was ever there for a visit...just set me up a cot in the corner! Lol. Love your videos man! James from Michigan
Thanks. Bone stock there are a lot of owners perfectly happy with them. I'm just on the receiving end of ones with issues. They don't usually show up here unless they have been rode hard and set up wet ;-)
This mostly is the reason the fixed barrel hw77 was favoured over the fwb sport as the premier ft spring piston rifle during the mid eighties uk ft scene.
My FWB124L Sport has been my gun safe for years. A gift from my father-in-law he bought it in the early 80s and only shot it at squires 4 times then put it in a soft case and saved it for me. Over the years, in storage, could the seals have dried out?
Chances are the synthetic material the seal was made of has deteriorated by now. Unfortunately it's the absolute last part to come out when taking the rifle completely apart.
Excellent video! I have a 124 that I've owned since 1982. I've learnt so much in this one video that will help me keep my old favourite running nicely, hopefully for many years to come. Thank you. Incidentally, hoe thick do you make the delrin washers?
Hi Paul, Thanks for the great video, I have the same issue with my FWB and so finding your cure is a Godsend as the constant POA shift was doing my head in so much, I shelved the gun (as the factory shims haven't been available for some time in the UK). With that in mind, would you mind sharing the exact sizes of the Delrin, so I can source a rod and machine my own? Sadly I'm based in England, or I would be sending you the gun to sort. Many thanks in advance.
Yes. Before him Larry Durham, Dave Slade and Bob Weiner. I have tons of old pictures from all the way back into the mid nineties. I always enjoy doing the end credits and walking down memory lane. Does make me feel old though ;-)
This is the attention to detail that separates the masters from the ordinary airgunsmiths. Paul is definitely a master. Good stuff, Paul, and the eye candy at the end is sweet.
@@PaulWattsSpringGunning Lol! Yes he does look like he's in his prime there. Probably back in the day when the his refined QB's were on everyone's wish list and Airgun Artisans was the website to visit for inspiration. Those were simpler times. Looking forward to videos when you have time to make them.
Hi Paul got your name from stone rock i have an BeeMan Hurricane are you familiar with them and do you know of any videos on working on them thanks for any help and i enjoy your videos very much
It's been over thirty years since I've been in one of the Webley pistols. Even then only one or two. The Tempest and the Hurricane are very similar. Search for both and it should help you fins something. I didn't see much on TH-cam but you might want to Google it and see what you come up with. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Paul
Can one use a large vise to bend that troublesome left ear in lieu of an arbor press. I have a FWB with the slanted to left barrel---as you have mentioned and would like to adjust it. Thank you!
I have an old 124 that was given to me. Hasn't been shot in over 10 years and maintenance is unknown. Should I do any oiling before I take it out? How would I contact you about maybe giving it a once over?
I'm only addressing the FWB In this one. I have a couple of other videos on breech inserts that covers HW break barrels. Forks being bent are rare on other rifles unless they have been triggered off and bent up.
I can't tell you how much I appreciate these videos Paul, this is what I love to do I just don't have the right equipment. Thanks for sharing the finer details of what goes into tinkering these old guns into their best!
Glad you enjoyed it and got something from it. This is something that can be done with a little ingenuity. You just need to source the washers.
Very nice and informative videos, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! (Not to mention the gorgeous images of truly mouthwatering stocks at the end!)
Thanks!
Loved it Paul. When I worked for Beeman back in the late 90s I rebuilt dozens of FWB124/127 series rifles. I always admired the fit & finish of the metalwork. I still have 124D from the late 70s that I shoot on occasion. Great little sporter. All the best, Steve Gibbons
Thanks for taking the time to make and share this content. Good stuff! Didn't hear any birds this time🤔😂👍🏻
Yes, I managed to get things done before the birds woke up ;-)
Hello Mr. Paul Watts, great video as always, whenever I watch a video of you I already know that I will learn and a lot, congratulations on sharing your experience, a lot of health.PORTUGAL.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank Paul, Finding out that you are making videos made my day. I just happen to be in the middle of resealing my 124. I learned a lot from this.
I also have the new Feinwerkbau Sport. It seems over sprung with lots of noise. I just wonder what you think of them. All The Best
Glad you like the videos. I've had a few of the Sports. They were very accurate but like you've mentioned the firing cycle was a bit much for the power they produced.
Interesting stuff!
Had no idea that 124s had those sorts of issues! You would have a hard time getting me to leave if I was ever there for a visit...just set me up a cot in the corner! Lol.
Love your videos man!
James from Michigan
Thanks. Bone stock there are a lot of owners perfectly happy with them. I'm just on the receiving end of ones with issues. They don't usually show up here unless they have been rode hard and set up wet ;-)
This mostly is the reason the fixed barrel hw77 was favoured over the fwb sport as the premier ft spring piston rifle during the mid eighties uk ft scene.
My FWB124L Sport has been my gun safe for years. A gift from my father-in-law he bought it in the early 80s and only shot it at squires 4 times then put it in a soft case and saved it for me. Over the years, in storage, could the seals have dried out?
Chances are the synthetic material the seal was made of has deteriorated by now. Unfortunately it's the absolute last part to come out when taking the rifle completely apart.
Greetings from México, thank you.
Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching!
I like your video case that's how I do mi cheap rifles and they shutt all pellets one hole .
Excellent video! I have a 124 that I've owned since 1982. I've learnt so much in this one video that will help me keep my old favourite running nicely, hopefully for many years to come. Thank you. Incidentally, hoe thick do you make the delrin washers?
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!
Hi Paul,
Thanks for the great video, I have the same issue with my FWB and so finding your cure is a Godsend as the constant POA shift was doing my head in so much, I shelved the gun (as the factory shims haven't been available for some time in the UK). With that in mind, would you mind sharing the exact sizes of the Delrin, so I can source a rod and machine my own? Sadly I'm based in England, or I would be sending you the gun to sort. Many thanks in advance.
Nice insight as always Paul to airgun greatness. Hey is that Tim McMurray at 19:59?
Yes. Before him Larry Durham, Dave Slade and Bob Weiner. I have tons of old pictures from all the way back into the mid nineties. I always enjoy doing the end credits and walking down memory lane. Does make me feel old though ;-)
This is the attention to detail that separates the masters from the ordinary airgunsmiths. Paul is definitely a master. Good stuff, Paul, and the eye candy at the end is sweet.
@@PaulWattsSpringGunning Lol! Yes he does look like he's in his prime there. Probably back in the day when the his refined QB's were on everyone's wish list and Airgun Artisans was the website to visit for inspiration. Those were simpler times. Looking forward to videos when you have time to make them.
Thanks Tom. Much appreciated!
Hi Paul I’m in the uk can I buy Rowling washer and piston seal from you . Or is it possible to send my 124 to you to sort out . Regards Chris
Hi Paul got your name from stone rock i have an BeeMan Hurricane are you familiar with them and do you know of any videos on working on them thanks for any help and i enjoy your videos very much
It's been over thirty years since I've been in one of the Webley pistols. Even then only one or two. The Tempest and the Hurricane are very similar. Search for both and it should help you fins something. I didn't see much on TH-cam but you might want to Google it and see what you come up with. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Paul
Can one use a large vise to bend that troublesome left ear in lieu of an arbor press. I have a FWB with the slanted to left barrel---as you have mentioned and would like to adjust it. Thank you!
So long as you are bending only the one out of alignment.
@@PaulWattsSpringGunning Thank you!!!!
I dropped my 124 in a river believe it or not.. i would love to get one back. ! have any good ones for sale??
I have an old 124 that was given to me. Hasn't been shot in over 10 years and maintenance is unknown. Should I do any oiling before I take it out? How would I contact you about maybe giving it a once over?
I'm not able to get to anything right now. Rebuild parts can be found at AirRifleHeadquarters.com
Is it a problem only with FWB or other brands as well, as in Weihrach or diana???
I'm only addressing the FWB In this one. I have a couple of other videos on breech inserts that covers HW break barrels. Forks being bent are rare on other rifles unless they have been triggered off and bent up.
@@PaulWattsSpringGunning
Ok thankyou mate.
Greg, Australia.
artful stocks
Thank You!