team tractor Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 A customer of mine has dropped me off an FN19 target model that's about 15/20 years old I guess. A gunsmith has said the barrel is bent but it just needs moving near the end where it's twisted. He also said the trigger is worn out Works good to me. It's leaked all its air out that is certain. Does anyone have a good gun smith to fix it as its sentimental to the guy . Anyone think they can sort it even ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 (edited) Will be worth asking here http://falconowners.myfastforum.org/index.php It will be fixable for sure, bullet proof these old rifles. Edited May 3, 2016 by aga man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 Fit a new seal kit and it should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 hello, try the airgun doctor but i expect it will cost a few bob to do.my first PCP was a FN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefast123 Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Falcons are really easy to work on, did all the work on my FN12 myself and regret selling to this day. Seal kit off ebay and you are away, the Falcon owners club are very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 I have a sneaking suspicion Forum Member 'Falcon FN' might have one of these, he might be able to help. If memory serves me right, I think he does a lot of his own maintenance, so might have some useful input? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted May 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 If I'm honest I only want to pass it on to get it repaired as I'm no gun smith and haven't a chrono to check it after. I've been to the airgun Doctor is rammed and expensive tho I'm not saying he's not good. Is their any others about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 I have a sneaking suspicion Forum Member 'Falcon FN' might have one of these, he might be able to help. If memory serves me right, I think he does a lot of his own maintenance, so might have some useful input?What gave it away? I can't help with regards to recommending a good gunsmith, but as has been said they are really easy to work on. The bent (twisted?) barrel probably just needs the grub screws loosening on the barrel support and straightening, which is a 2 minute job if you have small allen keys. The trigger units are often overtightened so that the alloy housing cracks but I can't think of anything that can wear out per se - although it could have a pellet or pellet swarf jammed inside. As agaman says try the falcon owners forum for reliable people to service it, or have a go yourself for the price of an o-ring or two. If you do try yourself then feel free to PM me for any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 Phil at Ratworks may be able to help you! http://www.theratworks.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted May 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 I had a brilliant offer of falcon fn to sort it out for me so I just need to sort the arrangement out now cheers lads. Would be a shame to bin it as such Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masmiffy Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 If I were you I would send it back to the man who designed it in the first place - John Bowkett. He just 'serviced' my Titan Manitou well worth the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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