Beeman Beeman R1FT

[kingfisher61]

The R1 has been touted as the "workhorse" of the Beeman line since it's inception. Perhaps it could also be described as the most versatile rifle Beeman ever produced. How many times have we seen that marvelous post by Dual Mag Mike showing all the different variations?
One of those variations was the factory produced Field Target R1. It sported an adjustable comb and an adjustable butt pad.
I've read some threads over time that say none of these rifles were ever actually manufactured. Others say that very few exist. Personally, I've owned 4 through the years. So, I can say they indeed exist and I'm not to sure how uncommon they are.
All this speculation is one of the things I enjoy about old Beeman, Theoben, Weihrauch and FWB rifles. Always some new twist out there to learn about.
Anyway that's my problem.
Here's a couple of pictures of an R1FT which I just got back today after 8 years in another collection.

 

[dgeesaman]

Was that variant done by the custom shop, or did Weihrauch make them like this? Just wondering.

Also what power is it tuned for?

It's a sweet piece regardless.

 

[kingfisher61]

Was that variant done by the custom shop, or did Weihrauch make them like this? Just wondering.

Also what power is it tuned for?

It's a sweet piece regardless.

I honestly don't know how the actual mods were done. I imagine it was in house production.
I like it in .22 with a good punch.

 

[Mycapt65]

Very cool

 

[rokonman]

I feel like I’ve seen a unicorn. Very pretty gun!

 

[kingfisher61]

I feel like I’ve seen a unicorn. Very pretty gun!

That's a good comparison! When I first found this R1 many years ago, it was listed on GB. I thought it was a mineral line on the comb. I was pleasantly surprised when I unpacked it. At tge time I had 3 others which I've passed along since.

 

[DualMagMike]

Yes, they do exist!

 

[rokonman]

Yes, they do exist!

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Nice display of the adjustability. If you can’t get comfortable with that stock you need another hobby.

 

[Duckfish]

I remember when you had that R1 the first time.
You can tell your old when you start buying back the guns you sold. Lol

 

[Wildcatter]

I remember when you had that R1 the first time.
You can tell your old when you start buying back the guns you sold. Lol

Yes as we age we realize the mistakes we have made. That R1 would be difficult to replace. Very nice

 

[Hammarhead]

Here's a third one. Mine is a .177 caliber version.

 

[beerthief]

SO ? i should not look for a lefty ? beautiful gun you have again .

 

[kingfisher61]

SO ? i should not look for a lefty ? beautiful gun you have again .

Not sure if they ever made it in lefty. Now THAT would be a unicorn!