Curious what's it worth? Beeman R9 TK 177 Maccari Fiddleback Maple Stock

[Blackpaw]

Okay this is a very unique springer and I have had it forever yet not using it. Honestly too, I am scared to use it in the field because of the stock and that to me is a downer too, though it has killed its share of pigeons when I used it a lot.

The springer is a Beeman R9 TK tuned and modified by Maccari with a high grade fiddleback maple stock.

I am considering selling it and I am just curious what it is worth. The rifle is sitting in my gun safe in Idaho and these photos are old. However, from the photos you can tell what a jewel the wood is and most people would be happy to have it in their collection because of its uniqueness.

The scope is a Bushell 3x9 I believe, American made.

 

[Guest]

What does "TK" mean? Beautiful stock, by the way...

 

[Blackpaw]

TK means the stock design. And thanks it is a unique rifle 

 

[Glenroiland]

Any ideas yet?? I could be easily talked into that one, and if I offered a number I'd likely say too low because I'm drooling for it...

 

[Blackpaw]

Well, Glenroolland to make it public. The one PM I got was the R9 valued at, low end, at $900-$1000.00. Maccari to my knowledge does not make these custom guns anymore.

 

[Glenroiland]

Well, Glenroolland to make it public. The one PM I got was the R9 valued at, low end, at $900-$1000.00. Maccari to my knowledge does not make these custom guns anymore.

Sounds about right. Doesnt deter me.

Not sure I need it, but.......

 

[mj102]

Very nice gun. I have a JM myrtle Stock for a FWB120 that has similar grain and mineral streaks. If you want all it’s worth I would try an auction site.I’m telling myself that I really don’t need a R9 TK. Lol

 

[Flintsack]

I have owned, and sold a half a dozen of Jim‘s custom rifles. I still have two. One is maple, one is walnut. Your rifle looks much more like my walnut stock. I’m totally a wood guy. It would be much more valuable if it is Walnut 3-$400 more. 

The more beautiful the wood, the more it’s worth. 

they seem to never bring as much as we think they should. It’s a very thin market that cares about that special wood. 

I’m sure I’ve refinished and finished more than 25 stocks in my life. That’s walnut sir. I would like to see better pictures, but on the butt stock it’s pretty clear.

Jim’s Rifle tend to shoot extremely well.

mike

Here is one of my walls. Maple walnut pine cherry and Koa.

And a fiddle back maple stock below.

 

[Blackpaw]

Hi Everyone, thanks for the input and I will be putting the gun up for sale in the next week or two. I just need to coordinate with my buddy about getting the gun out of my gun safe in Idaho.

Though I feel that I am a trusted member here on AGN I want someone to know everything they are getting. The only thing there will not be Chronograph numbers just the gun stats.

I am selling the Beeman R9 TK for my RTI Prophet Performance Compact project I am starting in August once I return and settle in USA.

@flintsack thanks for the input. Yes, the walnut might be worth more, but jewel wise it is hard to beat that fiddleback maple stock on the "wow ain't she pretty" scale, IMHO.

 

[Pea-shooter O.G.]

Heya Blackpaw, first off, gorgeous gun! Wonderful wood! Someone will be very lucky to have the opportunity to enjoy it. Second, can you share with us any information about the barrel sleeve on that R9? Possibly a Maccari made sleeve? Really jazzes that beauty up! Thanks.

 

[Blackpaw]

I am the second owner of the rifle. The guy I bought off had the whole R9 redone by Maccari. So it is a Macarro stock, barrel sleeve and tuning. I have had the rifle for 15-16 years. My buddy said he would go to where I’m keeping my gun safe and take photos of it for sale. I post them later in week. Along with specs. 

 

[Blackpaw]

Photos should be coming in the next couple of days.

 

[Blackpaw]

here are photos I just got from my buddy of the R9. Sorry no chrony figures but I assume it is around 12-13 ft/lbs. Bushnell 3x9 scope and single scope mount. 

 

[Zorin]

Are you 100% sure that it is Maple?

I have quite a few curly Maple muzzleloaders and a bunch of fancy Walnut rifles and shotguns. That looks like light colored figured Walnut to me. Curly/fiddleback Maple typically has very distinct edging on the rings and has flecks.

I wouldn't have said it was Maple if someone showed me the picture and asked. I would be scratching my head. 

Could be though, as it does have some Maple traits alongside some Walnut ones too! It's a gorgeous stick of wood for sure!



ETA- I have a fancy Beretta O/U shotgun with nearly identical wood to that one, and it's Walnut.

 

[Blackpaw]

I was told fiddleback maple so that is what I assumed it was. It might be walnut. 

 

[Zorin]

I was told fiddleback maple so that is what I assumed it was. It might be walnut.

I would say it definitely has more Walnut traits. If I was a betting man, I would go with Walnut.