Anyone know anything about this break barrel spring rifle? It is stamped made in spain.
My guess it is a Gamo or a Norica?
Pictures are coming!
My guess it is a Gamo or a Norica?
Pictures are coming!
Norica Ruko magnum mod. 80
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My guess it was purchased in the early 70's?
This was my uncle's rifle. I attended his funeral today and my cousin gave it to me.
This was my uncle's rifle. I attended his funeral today and my cousin gave it to me.
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It looks like a Norica model 80-C or 80-G, made by Arizmendi in Spain - same model number anyhow. Info below is from the 4th edition of The Airgun Book (1988). If this description is accurate: R7 power, good accuracy, and a nice trigger, nothing wrong with that.
Thanks for posting this! I remember buying "Ruko" brand pellets locally, in the late 80's / early 90's. Never seen an airgun with that logo though - most interesting.
Thanks for posting this! I remember buying "Ruko" brand pellets locally, in the late 80's / early 90's. Never seen an airgun with that logo though - most interesting.
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Okay, I took possession of the rifle and shot a few dozen rounds. I must admit, it is pretty anemic for being a "magnum"......I just started to rip it apart to inspect the wear and find in my opinion, that this rifle was hardly used. The trigger is really nice, adjustable as well. The plastic sights are garbage!
I know it's not a Weihrauch or a Diana however, this rifle is capable to be much more than what it is now. My guess this rifle sat in a corner for 15 or 20 years?
My plan is to remove the main spring, strip the "sticky dried up" grease and polish the action. Redo the stock with 6 coats of hand rubbed Tung Oil.
I know it's not a Weihrauch or a Diana however, this rifle is capable to be much more than what it is now. My guess this rifle sat in a corner for 15 or 20 years?
My plan is to remove the main spring, strip the "sticky dried up" grease and polish the action. Redo the stock with 6 coats of hand rubbed Tung Oil.
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It turns out rifle had more wear than I originally thought. After a hundred rounds, it started to act up. Halfway cocked it would slip as the cocking mechanism was worn too short. I needed to breakout the Mig Welder and add a "large" 1/16 of an inch. I moved the sight from the rear location to the upper location, shoots way better now and is a tack driver.
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