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I got a tag at the mail box. Things instantly turned into a F1 race and I’m in my side by side with about a mile of iced road. Jumped into car and 3 miles of icey roads then good highway. I flew.
Last week I saw this rifle on Gun Post and couldn’t jump any faster. A FWB 127 sport .22 cal. Arrived today. Gave me the gun case and this is it.
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I put a few lead through it. Jacks like a dream.
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Just got off horn with the guy I bought it from. He tells me it‘s owner shot iguana’s with it in Mexico then moved to British Columbia.
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Sat in a safe for years. My buddy got it from his estate.
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It’s been looked after.
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I’m liking it already.
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Love the sights that come with it. Also has slings for a strap.
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Plan on spending some time with this baby. Such a shame these guys don’t make springers any more. Crow
Love to see your 127’s.
 
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DualMagMike said:
Check the piston seal immediately, they are notorious for crumbling!!!
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I second that. Had to seal on my original 124 do that twice, once at about the ten year mark, I had rebuilt by Beeman and that seal lasted a little over 30 years, I doubt if I will be around long to see if that one lasts that long
 
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bustachip said:
Another gold card find, she's nice, real nice.👌🏻
I carry a bugout too, but a custom mini.
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Thanks. Almost forgot the knife there. Crow
jccams said:
Nice score Crow!
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Thanks
DualMagMike said:
Check the piston seal immediately, they are notorious for crumbling!!!
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Thanks ever so much. I looked on u-tube for disassembly. Hoping to jump on tonight but I have 4/4 taxes to prepare, dark time. Tomorrow. Crow
Wadcutter said:
Congrats on that find.
There was a run of FWB12X guns, like yours, that have lower case "Made in Germany" instead of "MADE IN GERMANY". They fall between serial numbers 8000 - 09600.
Just a little useless information unless your a Sportophile. LOL
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Thanks. That’s really cool to know.
I found it odd to be .22 cal.Crow
jkingrph said:
Fantastice score. I have never seen one of those but have two of the 124's. All you need now is a receiver sight for it. That makes them into one of the handiest, nicest shooting rifles I know of. Best balance, weight and handling of any springer I have, plus the easiest cocking.
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Thanks. Really don’t know much about it other than the few times I did shoot it. It was sweet.
I have a few older sights that may work. M
Agreed. All my FWB’s are the smoothes, easily. Crow
Ranchibi said:
CONGRATULATIONS! And you definitely FLEW thru tough conditions to receive it! Beautiful and great pics! Enjoy shooting that beauty! Glad you landed safely...😂👍
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Thanks. My mail sucks. Your looking almost an hour of highway driving to pick up at post office.
I’m going to rebuild first. Then I’ll try and burn it out.
This car doesn’t fly, my last one did. Crow
jkingrph said:
I second that. Had to seal on my original 124 do that twice, once at about the ten year mark, I had rebuilt by Beeman and that seal lasted a little over 30 years, I doubt if I will be around long to see if that one lasts that long
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Ya thanks. No more shooting until checked out. Crow
Gerry52 said:
Are you happy today or what?
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Got a “perme” on right now. And since I knifed the box open. Crow
 
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.20calguy said:
Congratulations Crow!
Nice work locating and getting that guy home.
It is a beautiful addition to the crew.
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Thanks. Great shooter. I’m taking the above members advice and taking it apart before I shoot it again. Still have the stubborn 50 to finish first, hopefully today. Crow
 
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crowski said:
I got a tag at the mail box. Things instantly turned into a F1 race and I’m in my side by side with about a mile of iced road. Jumped into car and 3 miles of icey roads then good highway. I flew.
Last week I saw this rifle on Gun Post and couldn’t jump any faster. A FWB 127 sport .22 cal. Arrived today. Gave me the gun case and this is it. View attachment 531180View attachment 531181I put a few lead through it. Jacks like a dream.View attachment 531182Just got off horn with the guy I bought it from. He tells me it‘s owner shot iguana’s with it in Mexico then moved to British Columbia. View attachment 531184Sat in a safe for years. My buddy got it from his estate. View attachment 531185It’s been looked after.View attachment 531185I’m liking it already.View attachment 531186Love the sights that come with it. Also has slings for a strap. View attachment 531187Plan on spending some time with this baby. Such a shame these guys don’t make springers any more. Crow
Love to see your 127’s.
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Very nice find Crow!!! JM makes a great kit for those. Personally, I'm not fond of the plastic rear site. I prefer a rear site plate and a peep. Looks 100% better IMO.

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My favorite FWB 127D on the right. Both are factory walnut stocks.
 
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r1lover said:
Livin' the dream, brother!
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Thanks, 1 spin around the dial. Crow
kingfisher61 said:
Very nice find Crow!!! JM makes a great kit for those. Personally, I'm not fond of the plastic rear site. I prefer a rear site plate and a peep. Looks 100% better IMO.

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My favorite FWB 127D on the right. Both are factory walnut stocks.
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Thanks. You are an absolute magnet for gorgeous rifles. Thanks for sharing.
‘And the sights, if I can find a better sight I’m in. I don’t have any old parts, not in long enough.
Mine has a plastic butt. A hassle for me I have porcelain floors. Thanks for reminder on the JM set I had one in my cart at Chambers. Can’t wait to shoot this gun. Crow
 
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crowski said:
I got a tag at the mail box. Things instantly turned into a F1 race and I’m in my side by side with about a mile of iced road. Jumped into car and 3 miles of icey roads then good highway. I flew.
Last week I saw this rifle on Gun Post and couldn’t jump any faster. A FWB 127 sport .22 cal. Arrived today. Gave me the gun case and this is it. View attachment 531180View attachment 531181I put a few lead through it. Jacks like a dream.View attachment 531182Just got off horn with the guy I bought it from. He tells me it‘s owner shot iguana’s with it in Mexico then moved to British Columbia. View attachment 531184Sat in a safe for years. My buddy got it from his estate. View attachment 531185It’s been looked after.View attachment 531185I’m liking it already.View attachment 531186Love the sights that come with it. Also has slings for a strap. View attachment 531187Plan on spending some time with this baby. Such a shame these guys don’t make springers any more. Crow
Love to see your 127’s.
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Saweeeet
 
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crowski said:
I got a tag at the mail box. Things instantly turned into a F1 race and I’m in my side by side with about a mile of iced road. Jumped into car and 3 miles of icey roads then good highway. I flew.
Last week I saw this rifle on Gun Post and couldn’t jump any faster. A FWB 127 sport .22 cal. Arrived today. Gave me the gun case and this is it. View attachment 531180View attachment 531181I put a few lead through it. Jacks like a dream.View attachment 531182Just got off horn with the guy I bought it from. He tells me it‘s owner shot iguana’s with it in Mexico then moved to British Columbia. View attachment 531184Sat in a safe for years. My buddy got it from his estate. View attachment 531185It’s been looked after.View attachment 531185I’m liking it already.View attachment 531186Love the sights that come with it. Also has slings for a strap. View attachment 531187Plan on spending some time with this baby. Such a shame these guys don’t make springers any more. Crow
Love to see your 127’s.
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just the hint of ice and everything around here shuts the doors .
 
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