i have an FWB 124 but i am not sure about todays market $$ . Anyone have a good idea what one is worth ? just a stock 124 .
much appreciated , Stan
much appreciated , Stan
FWB fwb 124 worth in todays market ?
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I paid $400 for a VERY clean 124 probably 6 months ago. Early 80s I believe, no rubber butt pad, came with the factory irons, and wasn't in need of a rebuild which means someone had probably done it relatively recently.
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Condition is a huge factor, down to the smallest detail. Every scratch, ding, and speck of rust (few old airguns are without any at all) takes the worth down a notch. Mint ones would fetch serious money, banged up specimens a fraction of that. A minter would also attract a much larger buying audience.
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You might be suprised. I actually like my standard 124 more than my 124D. Its very basic but holy crap does it shoot the lights out. It just proves that sometimes less is more
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Passed a couple up for bids on Fleabay, both currently around the $300 mark although 1 is the Beeman badged version.
Just type in either Beeman FWB 124, both should come up for anyone interested.
Just type in either Beeman FWB 124, both should come up for anyone interested.
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IMHO, they sell for way more than they are worth.
Not trying to start a debate, just my opinion after owning and working of a few.
Not trying to start a debate, just my opinion after owning and working of a few.
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It wouldn't ne marked 124D....just 124. If it has checkering and a butt pad it's a Deluxe....D.
As mentioned, condition is key...and original equipment...ie..sites.
A nice looking one in mint condition is easily 500 plus.
Those 300 dollar ebay deals are worth their ask. Not much more.
FWIW
As mentioned, condition is key...and original equipment...ie..sites.
A nice looking one in mint condition is easily 500 plus.
Those 300 dollar ebay deals are worth their ask. Not much more.
FWIW
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$300 seems to be the price one in good condition needing a re seal sells for. A mint one, with its sights can command as much as $600.
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Bought my FWB 124D in 1983 just before I got married during the days you would drool over a Beeman's catalog and send in a mail order form (guess you could call long distance too). I remember it was a difficult decision between the FWB 124D and the Beeman R1 which had just come out. You just had to just wait and wait for the surprise to show up or call long distance. Good thing is this airgun purchase makes it easy to remember my wedding date. 
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Too bad it didn't say 1111w for the model. Then you'd have a walnut.Bought my FWB 124D in 1983 just before I got married during the days you would drool over a Beeman's catalog and send in a mail order form (guess you could call long distance too). I remember it was a difficult decision between the FWB 124D and the Beeman R1 which had just come out. You just had to just wait and wait for the surprise to show up or call long distance. Good thing is this airgun purchase makes it easy to remember my wedding date.
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I had approximately $400 in this gun new back in 1983. Per US Inflation Calculator that is $1,254 in today's dollars. $600 for a good used one does not sound out of line. However putting that money in the stock market for S&P stocks would have allowed me to buy a HW 97 plus even a high end water gun looking PCP today.
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Imo an FWB 124D in good condition just bare gun is worth $400.
Everything goes up from there.
I know mine i wouldn't sell for a penny less than $750.
Mine is mint, zero rust spots no scratches anywhere.
124 D that I bought in 1982.
Bought with the classic Beeman Blue Ribbon 66R scope, scope stop.
I bought a Webley Pro System Moderator from Robert Beeman collection rolled up some screen door screen to put inside it, adds a nice handle and balance.
I also bought an original 1960s Flaig Ace trigger shoe from Beemans collection which makes the trigger feel much nicer.
Nice leather strap, nice leather case.
Had a Maccari pro Mac kit installed about 10 years ago
The usual FWB 124 tack driver
Every single time the gun was touched for 43 years it was wiped down thoroughly with MP-5 oil.
If I ever do sell it it means I am on my way out and it will be treated like an adoption.
If within a few hundred miles will hand it off in person.
Everything goes up from there.
I know mine i wouldn't sell for a penny less than $750.
Mine is mint, zero rust spots no scratches anywhere.
124 D that I bought in 1982.
Bought with the classic Beeman Blue Ribbon 66R scope, scope stop.
I bought a Webley Pro System Moderator from Robert Beeman collection rolled up some screen door screen to put inside it, adds a nice handle and balance.
I also bought an original 1960s Flaig Ace trigger shoe from Beemans collection which makes the trigger feel much nicer.
Nice leather strap, nice leather case.
Had a Maccari pro Mac kit installed about 10 years ago
The usual FWB 124 tack driver
Every single time the gun was touched for 43 years it was wiped down thoroughly with MP-5 oil.
If I ever do sell it it means I am on my way out and it will be treated like an adoption.
If within a few hundred miles will hand it off in person.
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I bought my 124d very early in 1975 from Air Rifle Headquarters for just over 1/4 that price.Bought my FWB 124D in 1983 just before I got married during the days you would drool over a Beeman's catalog and send in a mail order form (guess you could call long distance too). I remember it was a difficult decision between the FWB 124D and the Beeman R1 which had just come out. You just had to just wait and wait for the surprise to show up or call long distance. Good thing is this airgun purchase makes it easy to remember my wedding date.
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