FWB 127,

[redial]

I was thinking of buying a new air rifle and came across a FWB 127 It's  in very good original condition but £300. 

It would be mainly for fun target / plinking use.

Any thoughts please.

 Thanks.

[oldypigeonpopper]

hello, it would have to be in VGC with decent scope and silencer for that price,  

[figgy]

Very good and accurate gun in its day, I had a sporter .177 for a short while but never got on with it. 

Not sure of worth, sure some other member will know.

Try a search as there was a topic on this model.

[clakk]

2 to 250, s normal , friend of mine is obsessed with them and uses his for regular pest control .

Never seen 1 priced over £250 and that,s with all the bells n smells attached ,scope,mod and case/bag .£300 seems excessive imho .Theyre like 2nd hand S n B scopes sell for a set price  .If you want a good constant off the shelf get a HW99 for about 250 brand new .11.5lbs ft all day out the box and if you get the right shop ,scopes ,bag etc can be included atb 

 

 

[English]

There are also FWB 127's in Mk1 (Plastic Trigger) and Mk2 Metal Trigger, you probably need to ensure you get the newer type with a metal trigger as the plastic ones were prone to breaking after a while.

Like others I'm not sure one would command a £300 price tag but they are sought after by some people.

[bruno22rf]

If it's in really good condition I would leave it - not really built for plinking as it's an out and out sporter and one for the collector - it seems a shame for such a rifle to spend it's days perforating tin cans. As an investment it's not a bad bet cos prices are only going to go one way - but make sure it's the later model - collectors also seem to like the original ASI sticker on the cylinder.

[oldypigeonpopper]

hello, redial for £300 you can get a new HW 99 S in 177, if your plinking in the garden there is a special silencer you can buy, comes with open sights, just my opinion   

[Hamster]

10 hours ago, oldypigeonpopper said:

hello, it would have to be in VGC with decent scope and silencer for that price,  

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If I'm not mistaken these guns failed to challenge the HW80 not because of quality or lack of accuracy but primarily because they were harder to strip and fettle. 

[Whitetail]

I use a Fwb 124 regularly for pest control, they v well made and accurate, with jsbs it averages under 1/2 inch 5 shot  groups from the sitting position at 30yds. £300 is probably £100 overpriced unless it's as new . They are not that hard to work on but you'll need a spring compressor which is easily made . The only thing I'd say if it's well used check the barrel lock up other than that I'd say they pretty bulletproof 

[redial]

Thanks all for your informative replies.

Cheers.