Good to see a classic air rifle brings back memories when I used to have a BSA Mercury back in the day looking forward to seeing more classic air rifles thank you for sharing.
Hi Rich I have a theoben fenman in .22 thumbhole stock and I will never part with it, I have to say its the best rifle I've ever owned and am now 60 years old and regularly dispatch covids in my garden (safely) its an iconic rifle, thanks for your piece on gas rams, keep up the good work.
Thanks for watching. And yes, that's the plan. Let us know if there's any rifle you'd like to see reviewed and if we can get hold of one we'll do our best...
How about a classic Webley springer, Something like a Xocet, Stingray, Omega or Longbow? If you intend to review classic PCP’s also, a BSA Super Ten, Theoben Rapid or a Falcon FN19 Lighthunter?
@RichardSaunders-w9b Thanks Rich, that's awesome. I've got a 1936 BSA Standard number 2, Fires great and is surprisingly accurate. Maybe have a look at that as it's a popular affordable classic and a great place to start if you want to collect vintage air rifles. If that's to old maybe a BSA Super 10.
Nice one Richard i remember them being for sale in our gun shop they looked smart then and to be fair still look smart now, i would love to get my hands on one for an afternoon.
Hiya Richard! I had a sirocco classic carbine with a simmons whitetail classic scope, must have had somebody weave some magic into it, it was brilliant i would take it into work and we would shoot it at dinner time, hilti caps at 20 yards were a doddle for this gorgeous rifle. Then stupidly followed the sheep and traded it in for Rapid seven tyreleon stock, in calm conditions couldn't miss a thing at sensible ranges but no soul, lifeless. WHAT A PLONKER WHAT AN AIR RIFLE
Love seeing these rifles from my youth, managed to collect a few myself in recent years (Webley Vulcan deluxe, FWB Sport, Anshutz 335, Webley Omega, Webley Eclipse) to add to my early 80s Original 45 and HW35E. We all need a bit of nostalgia to take us back to simpler times.
I had a sirocco 2000. Very accurate certainly at close range. Would often put different shots through the same hole on a target, once you got accustomed with the gas ram system.Sold it a few years ago. Regretted it ever since.
@RichardSaunders-w9b Where do we start Richard. 🤯 always loved the fenman but never owned one. The prices of theoben rifles have sky rocketed over the last couple of years.
I had a maintenance guy the other day say you know about guns have a look at this, I new it was a sirroco instantly, I broke it and it had a slug in the barrel said to the guy its loaded his reply was yes wont fire? I CLICKED THE SAFETY holding the barrel and de cocked it apparently it had been like it for days I re cocked it and fired it into the ground his comment was how the hell did you do that, luckily for him his son they hadn't shot themselves or someone else. A little knowledge is a bad thing. Lovely to see one again might see if they won't to sell it 👍
Amazingly beautiful stock on that particular airgun. Very, very nice, hope you'll enjoy it for at least as many decades as it took you to get it! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Theoben Gasram break barrel and their underlever Gasram are the finest air rifles ever made well ahead of their time nothing even made today comes close to the quality of the theobenes
In the 90s I shot a lot with a friend who owned an FAC Rapid 7, and Fenman. I am an Air Arms chap through and through. Hand on heart, for quality Theobens are the equal of anything made today. Personally I think the only off the shelf brand that comes close now, are Air Arms. Having said that, the rifle I most enjoy at the moment is a tricked out 97 KT. Nice clip.
Loved my Fenman before moving on to a Rapid 12/200, such a shame what happened to the company that produced such classis rifles probably better than most on todays market.
Sorry Richard, I dispute your claim of the steel silencer. When I spoke with Ben of Theoben Guns, 40 years ago (phone), on removing it, he immediately informed me that it was NOT a silencer, but a barrel weight to counteract muzzle flip. I am sure that he knew what he was talking about!
Well, I have an original Sirocco in walnut, which I bought directly from Theoben in Cambridgeshire. Had them pump her up to 25ft.lbs. Have shot rabbits up to & beyond 50 yds, .22, pellet straight threw head shots. No longer capable of such feats. Will never sell it.
A lot of years ago a had an HW80 which a was a great shot with now a couldn’t shoot a barn door with that rifle my 12 year old son can hit pigeons at 50yard with an fx Dreamline a told him about the old legendary rifles and a dont think he believed me 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️👍
You forgot to say if you over power the H.E version then it will break at the pistol grip, It was designed to break on sub 12ft lb rifles., Max scope on my(2000) Sirocco 2000 HE is a 4x16 x44, Same max scope size on my (1987) Theoben Grand Prix , Both in .22 , Both in perfect working order @ 11.8 ft lb
@@RichardSaunders-w9b Please don't take my last comment as a criticism I was just trying to help point out some bad points of the Theoben Gas Rams, And yes I love both of mine, I really want a Mk 1 rapid 7 as well to complete my set . Great videos keep up the good work.
Hi. The unlicensed legal limit in most of the UK is 12 ft/lbs or 16 Joules. Anything above that requires a Firearms Certificate. There is no restriction on calibre though. I understand some countries that do not restrict power levels restrict calibres instead.
@RichardSaunders-w9b Yes some do. But in the Netherlands 🇳🇱 both caliber and joule output are unlimited. But in principle 16 Joules like in the UK🇬🇧 is plenty unless you want to go big game hunting with an air rifle wich is illegal in the Netherlands 🇳🇱 for animal cruelty laws. Same with bows and crossbows those too are legal to own and unlimited as well, but you can't hunt big game with them because of that animal cruelty law. It's only allowed with a hunting rifle here. Somehow that's less cruel 🙃. Interesting how legislation is so different and for different reasons in every country 🤔.
My dream rifle as a kid and one I’ll probably never own. To me, it really is how an air rifle should look, so thank you for letting us see yours Rich.
You never know Richard. It took me 40 odd years to get hold of one.
Excellent addition to the channel, can’t wait to see more classic rifles reviewed.
Thanks Henry. More classic rifles in the pipeline!
Good to see a classic air rifle brings back memories when I used to have a BSA Mercury back in the day looking forward to seeing more classic air rifles thank you for sharing.
The Mercury is another all time classic. Not that I ever had one :(
That stock is a beautiful piece of timber !!
Yes. It's thanks to Nath at Oswestry Furniture Emporium who restored it. Man's a genius!
My favourite looking air rifle of all time,
You're not alone!
Hi Rich I have a theoben fenman in .22 thumbhole stock and I will never part with it, I have to say its the best rifle I've ever owned and am now 60 years old and regularly dispatch covids in my garden (safely) its an iconic rifle, thanks for your piece on gas rams, keep up the good work.
Thanks Gazza. I've never shot a Fenman but know it to be a great rifle...Thanks for watching.
Great video of a beautiful gun. Thanks for showing this.
Thank you for watching.
Great to see a classic air rifle review. Hope you carry this on.
Thanks for watching. And yes, that's the plan. Let us know if there's any rifle you'd like to see reviewed and if we can get hold of one we'll do our best...
How about a classic Webley springer, Something like a Xocet, Stingray, Omega or Longbow? If you intend to review classic PCP’s also, a BSA Super Ten, Theoben Rapid or a Falcon FN19 Lighthunter?
@@DominicCV0046 Some great suggestions there Dominic -thanks.
Great to see Rich review this old school classic. looking forward to seeing more classics from the past and how they hold up today. Great show lads! 👍
Thanks very much Jay. Let us know if there's an older rifle you'd like us to review. If we can get hold of one we'll do our best.
@RichardSaunders-w9b Thanks Rich, that's awesome. I've got a 1936 BSA Standard number 2, Fires great and is surprisingly accurate. Maybe have a look at that as it's a popular affordable classic and a great place to start if you want to collect vintage air rifles. If that's to old maybe a BSA Super 10.
@@jayquinn3701 The Super Ten is a great shout Jay...if I can track one down.
gotta love the classics
Richard the Eliminator is all so a first class rifle , nice video, Cheers
Thanks Neil. And totally agree...and also a big rifle!
Nice one Richard i remember them being for sale in our gun shop they looked smart then and to be fair still look smart now, i would love to get my hands on one for an afternoon.
Hiya Richard! I had a sirocco classic carbine with a simmons whitetail classic scope, must have had somebody weave some magic into it, it was brilliant i would take it into work and we would shoot it at dinner time, hilti caps at 20 yards were a doddle for this gorgeous rifle. Then stupidly followed the sheep and traded it in for Rapid seven tyreleon stock, in calm conditions couldn't miss a thing at sensible ranges but no soul, lifeless. WHAT A PLONKER WHAT AN AIR RIFLE
Not a bad swap though Michael! Hope you still have that one?
A gorgeous gun I'm glad you raver it so . Thank you from Arizona good hunting.
Thanks for watching.
Brings back happy memories, my sub 12 had an 8” barrel and longer “silencer” Sportsmatch made 30mm rings to fit btw. 👍
Love seeing these rifles from my youth, managed to collect a few myself in recent years (Webley Vulcan deluxe, FWB Sport, Anshutz 335, Webley Omega, Webley Eclipse) to add to my early 80s Original 45 and HW35E. We all need a bit of nostalgia to take us back to simpler times.
I think we have the same rifles Chris (other than the Omega and Eclipse)...
It's fantastic to see Rich back in our old/new studio. It was a few amazing years of AM, and I wish you all the best in the future of the new channel!
It's great to be back Felipe! Miss working with you though...Hope you are well.
I have a Theoben Taunus but it's many years since I last used it.
Same here, easily my favourite gun the taunus .
@chrisharrison9220 me too. Personally l think they are the most beautiful of the lot
I had a sirocco 2000. Very accurate certainly at close range. Would often put different shots through the same hole on a target, once you got accustomed with the gas ram system.Sold it a few years ago. Regretted it ever since.
That the one with the shrouded barrel? Great little guns 👌
There'll be another one out there somewhere for you John.
Lets hope this review of classic airguns continues, theres plenty to go at.
The Sirocco was a beautifully made rifle, absolutely gorgeous looking.
That's the plan Steven. Let us know if there any older rifles you'd like to see us cover and if we can find one, we'll do our best.
@RichardSaunders-w9b Where do we start Richard.
🤯 always loved the fenman but never owned one.
The prices of theoben rifles have sky rocketed over the last couple of years.
@@stevenlord782 The Fenman is a beauty. Like you, I've never owned one but would love to...
That's a beautiful rifle! Excellent video, as always, Rich!
Thanks very much William. And I think so too!
Good interesting stuff Rich..
Thanks Pete.
I had a maintenance guy the other day say you know about guns have a look at this, I new it was a sirroco instantly, I broke it and it had a slug in the barrel said to the guy its loaded his reply was yes wont fire? I CLICKED THE SAFETY holding the barrel and de cocked it apparently it had been like it for days I re cocked it and fired it into the ground his comment was how the hell did you do that, luckily for him his son they hadn't shot themselves or someone else.
A little knowledge is a bad thing. Lovely to see one again might see if they won't to sell it 👍
I think it would be better all round if you had the rifle!
Always wanted one of these when I was younger
It's never too late!
I've got one..and it's fantastic still..
No argument here! Thanks for watching.
Amazingly beautiful stock on that particular airgun. Very, very nice, hope you'll enjoy it for at least as many decades as it took you to get it! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Thanks very much. Nath at Oswaldtwistle Furniture Forum restored it. Man's a genius!
Theoben Gasram break barrel and their underlever Gasram are the finest air rifles ever made well ahead of their time nothing even made today comes close to the quality of the theobenes
I'm with you there. The HW90 is worth checking out though...
In the 90s I shot a lot with a friend who owned an FAC Rapid 7, and Fenman. I am an Air Arms chap through and through. Hand on heart, for quality Theobens are the equal of anything made today. Personally I think the only off the shelf brand that comes close now, are Air Arms. Having said that, the rifle I most enjoy at the moment is a tricked out 97 KT. Nice clip.
Thanks very much for watching.
Enjoyed the stream.
Thanks very much for watching Trevor.
Still got mine with a period scope and 177 and 22 barrels
Very nice...
Still have my theoben Taunus in 22cal in absolutely mint condition.
I have a pre he hw90 . 280psi puts it at 13ftlb but that's where it shoots best
thank you for the video
Thank you for watching.
Beautiful rifle 👌🏻
Thanks for watching.
Loved my Fenman before moving on to a Rapid 12/200, such a shame what happened to the company that produced such classis rifles probably better than most on todays market.
They've certainly stood the test of time. Thanks for watching.
Nice one Rich, I had one in the 90’s. Build and finish was ace. Did you attend RBS in Sonning years ago?
Thanks Mark. And yes indeed. I was class of '85. You?
@ I thought I recognised you! I was there from 81.
Sorry Richard, I dispute your claim of the steel silencer. When I spoke with Ben of Theoben Guns, 40 years ago (phone), on removing it, he immediately informed me that it was NOT a silencer, but a barrel weight to counteract muzzle flip. I am sure that he knew what he was talking about!
Thanks John. You live and learn!
@RichardSaunders-w9b .... so true, Richard, I am 75 now, and continue to do both!
Really interesting; thank you.
Thanks very much for watching Gordon.
More classic reviews please. BSA springers next🙏
On the list Richard!
I'll drill the stock for you Richard! 😊
😮 I've got some six inch nails somewhere that'll do the trick.
beautiful bit of kit
Totally with you. Thanks for watching.
Well, I have an original Sirocco in walnut, which I bought directly from Theoben in Cambridgeshire. Had them pump her up to 25ft.lbs. Have shot rabbits up to & beyond 50 yds, .22, pellet straight threw head shots. No longer capable of such feats. Will never sell it.
I'm assuming you have it on an FAC ticket?
@@RichardSaunders-w9b Of course. Also an Anschutz .22 to go with the FAC
@@750vfrman Nice...
Nice treasure!😃👍
Thanks very much for watching.
Rich, what is the small boss on the top of the silencer for ?
Honestly? I really don't know! It looks like it should screw in or out, but I don't want to break something! If anyone knows please shout out.
@@RichardSaunders-w9b I've had a few Sirocco's & drooled over them in the 1990's & I have never seen it on another ?
@@MrMattw975 Me neither!
Very nice old sirocco, these one is pre HE ? So low pressure like hw90.
Its also looks like a hw90.
Im have a face eli .22 at 28fpe
Yes, it's an early one and pre HE. Thanks for watching.
i have a bsa gold star single shot rolling breach with a theoben convertion aprox40 years old its pristine condition and is awsem and deadly
Sounds like quite a piece...
A lot of years ago a had an HW80 which a was a great shot with now a couldn’t shoot a barn door with that rifle my 12 year old son can hit pigeons at 50yard with an fx Dreamline a told him about the old legendary rifles and a dont think he believed me 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️👍
Hoping to do a video on the HW80 next Stephen...
I had the countryman great rifle how about having a look at the Titan Mohawk it was awesome
Thanks - I will do...
I’m not a fan of rammers but l gotta say that’s a lovely looking rifle. However it certainly looks like it’s got a bit of a kick to it?
A little yes, but very manageable. And it is an FAC model too...Thanks for watching.
ooooooooooh, fini les sous-titres automatiques, dans les paramètres de vos vidéos ? :'( dommage
Thanks for the feedback.
You forgot to say if you over power the H.E version then it will break at the pistol grip, It was designed to break on sub 12ft lb rifles., Max scope on my(2000) Sirocco 2000 HE is a 4x16 x44, Same max scope size on my (1987) Theoben Grand Prix , Both in .22 , Both in perfect working order @ 11.8 ft lb
Well, you have to leave something for people to pick up on. Congratulations. I hope you like the video regardless.
@@RichardSaunders-w9b Please don't take my last comment as a criticism I was just trying to help point out some bad points of the Theoben Gas Rams, And yes I love both of mine, I really want a Mk 1 rapid 7 as well to complete my set . Great videos keep up the good work.
Not at all! Now the Rapid 7 is another on my list…and it’s a long list!
How many Joules can a British 🇬🇧 Air rifle put out ?
In Germany 🇩🇪 its limited to 7.5 Joules.
In my country the Netherlands 🇳🇱 its unlimited.
Hi. The unlicensed legal limit in most of the UK is 12 ft/lbs or 16 Joules. Anything above that requires a Firearms Certificate. There is no restriction on calibre though. I understand some countries that do not restrict power levels restrict calibres instead.
@RichardSaunders-w9b Yes some do.
But in the Netherlands 🇳🇱 both caliber and joule output are unlimited.
But in principle 16 Joules like in the UK🇬🇧 is plenty unless you want to go big game hunting with an air rifle wich is illegal in the Netherlands 🇳🇱 for animal cruelty laws.
Same with bows and crossbows those too are legal to own and unlimited as well, but you can't hunt big game with them because of that animal cruelty law.
It's only allowed with a hunting rifle here.
Somehow that's less cruel 🙃.
Interesting how legislation is so different and for different reasons in every country 🤔.
Maybe for collectors, but this accuracy at this range, leaning on a bag is RUBBISH.
56TH 177 does this at 50+m
Perhaps we'll know in another 40 years.