That looks better, more like mine, except for the gouge. I would watch that and if it starts backing out again, clean the threads and use some med strength loctite one it
This one was an ebay purchase. The seller acknowledged that he knew nothing about them and that it seemed to shoot hard. I chronographed it about 430fps so no problem there. I did notice tiny particles in the breech and some deterioration of the conical blue seal so decided to check. Mr Slade emailed me this morning and said not to shoot it any more as without that piston buffer it might induce more damage to a bear trap, and increase repair cost, so I packed it up and sent it out.
Yes, I think so. I wanted to purchase one 40-45 years ago, but had just gotten off active duty with the USAF, bought a new house, and was raising a young son, so put it on the back burner. Then there was college and law school for the son, so I just stayed with a FWB 124d and a 300s I had bought earlier. I guess you could say I am playing catch up in my old age, at least I will have some nice ones to pass on to my grandson as he seems to have an interest.
I just got this one back from Mr Slade. shoots great, In the meantime I found another also looks pristine outside, but when you cock it the seals look to be toast so it goes ff Monday. Spent quite a bit on these lately, but can have some fun with my son and grandson now. I saw one on ebay, a short barrel model with a Leupold scope mounted that went for about $1100, I considered bidding earlier, but it was getting too rich for my blood.
The only screw on the top that I see is that large one near the back.. Maybe someone more knowledgeable about these guns can chime in, but I think it holds the rear sight and that rear breech block in place. Unless you know something about the inner workings I would not suggest removing it.
Yes, that was just what I experienced, so that was no solution. Tried to mount a red dot on the barrel, but the attachment didnt last, so for now that project is on ice so to say...
