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Our local RFD has these for a decent price,28,71/2. to be used on cleys, any views?

Evening all, I would like to fit a barrel mounted Bipod to my Crossman Rat Catcher, all the barrel mounts on these are 20mm which will not tighten on the small diameter barrel fitted to the gun. I wonder if anyone has suggestions as how to overcome? also can anyone advise diameter of barrel fitted to a standard gun? Thanks in advance.

Evening all, I have recently purchased an E Rizzini O/U. I am having problems with the 2nd barrel firing,issues seem to be centred around the safety/selector mechanism. Firing 1st barrel no problem,2nd barrel trigger will not pull,change selector,trigger works just fine,this happens if either over or under is selected first.The firing pins seem absolutely fine with evidence of good & equal strikes on each spent cartridge The old girl must have had thousands of shells through it so I guess it must be down to wear,has anyone had similar experiences with these guns? It will be put into the hands of a gunsmith to sort,I would just like to get an understanding as to what's amis? On a more positive note the gun handles far better than expected given its low second hand purchase price,I am rather smitten with it. Thanks

Thanks both, Gordon, presumably when the left & right screws are removed & stock bolt removed the stock will pull off?

Morning all, Could anyone assist please? Just purchased a Rizzini E O/U, its got gloss a varnish finish on the woodwork,I would like to remove this & replace with an oiled finish. I need to remove the stock to complete, do I have to take of the (fake) side plates or will they be left in place? I presume there is a long stock bolt visible when the rubber but pad is removed? Thanks in advance.

My Clay shooting mate uses a Webley & Scott Auto, keeps it clean, miss cycles maybe 1 in 200 on cheapest 28g 70mm we can buy, shoots flat & comes up well.

Biaikal, £65 would get you a good clean example or if you want something Quintessentially English what about a Greener with the Martini action bags of fun, some good examples about" yer pays yer money yer takes yer pick".

Correct I have a 1972 vintage, just like any other French product very quirkey! well made & very light. They make a good alternative to a 20 gauge, with 24 gramme carts they are ideal when giving a novice a go for the first time.I have used it for driven days & hide shooting but due to its light weight a bit lively in the shoulder with game loads. Mine is double triger, that can be of putting to some.Garlands are an agent for them but the price for new carries a premium.

Have a go bud, whats the worst that can happen?.............. clean it all of and start again?, look on YouTube & decide on what product you feel comfortable using.

Then my friend purchase with confidence, you will not be lying in a ditch with rain trickling down your back for two hours waiting for the golden shot.Most Ebay sellers value their hard earnt feedback rating and will be be more than willing to accept returns should the merchandice not be as described.The proof of the pudding will be in Feb 2016 after hopefully a dry warm enjoyable season.

Any body still using a Verny Carron OU?

Looks OK to Me Bud, you want it for Driven Shoot??, if you are just nocking about, her ex majestys finsest always fit the bill........... just imagine the cost of that gear if it had a ponsy label on it instead of the broad arrow.

If the Browning is a keeper & you want to avoid shop prices have a go your self, if the barrels are true dull blue and not the shiny stuff cold blue them. I have had good results from Phillips gun blue. If as you say the stock only wants a tickle have go at that also, there are squillions of posts on the net on how to do a stock up, its all very subjective.There is no finer feeling than getting a result from the fruits of your own labour.

shaped....... thank you

Gents, I own an Escort Luxano purchased second hand, I would like to Know if its a Gen 1 or 2 gun. It has internal chokes & you have to hold the button in on the side to feed the magazine.

Im an Escort fan, but having said that the Armasans & ATA`s do seem a little less chunky.The Escort comes with shims to adjust comb & and length of pull. Put many thousands of carts through mine,you do get the odd miss feed, so do most of my mates Auto`s of all makes,shapes & sizes. I notice on a well known "Gun Trader" site an Escort Missione, nearly New for £325, bargain or what??

Agree with jonny thomas, try a Baikel,stocks a little short for some but a new multi choke sub 500 quid that will last a lifetime???

Had some good results with Phillips Gun Blue on Shotties & airguns..If its your first gun have a go, simple enough if instructions are followed.

Just Google!, in .22 & .177, flat heads & points, under £7.00 for 500.

Anyone used them?

I will bow to other peoples knowledge on this one, most Spanish Box locks in your price range will be of the same quality,AYA Yeomans may carry a slight premium in price. Condition is key,a lot of Spanish Guns have color hardened actions try and get one that retains most of its color.Barrels can be touched in with cold blue where they show signs of ware,Wood work is important,avoid splits & gouges, some had polyurethane varnish on them, this can be removed & the wood stained & oiled.A nice tight action & lack of pitting in the bore goes with out saying.These guns were built to a buget, they stand the test of time due to sound design & good engineering.You will know when you come across "a good un".

Bang on the money,they are well balanced guns, at that price you will get one from a dealer, shop around its a buyers market.

Have you a budget in mind? I guess now is the time to get hold of one, they seem to rise in value just prior to the start of the game season, The most important priority is fit, they are simple machines, most will be 30 years old plus so its condition that counts, if purchased from a dealer any teething problems can be sorted FOC.,May be ejectors are an added complication especially on a game shoot when the head gun / keeper is on the look out for that elusive spent shell left on a peg you have just vacated.

Its great to see a decent Pump Gunner at work on the Clays, if you want one go for it, one of those plastic clips in the breech will be fine.

The AYA is fine handling SXS there are many bargains to be had because this style of gun is now out of fashion.For a few pounds more you could get hold of a Spanish Side Plate,very pretty guns that usually have more interesting wood.Some of these guns have done very little work so the internals will be tight and together my preference is for 28" barrels there are quite a few 26" inch out there that will go for less money.I`m not knocking English guns, I have owned several.There is nothing finer than taking a nice high bird with traditional gun on a driven day that you have had a hand in its restoration.