Episode 14 - Thinking Of Buying A Second Hand Air Rifle?

Ian & Gareth discuss the potential pitfalls of purchasing a second hand air rifle & also a look at Ian's tricked out ISP Modified Theoben Rapid.

[@lcc8394]

a good few years ago i was just scrolling through swapz website mostly looking for fishing gear as they dont allow rifles, when i spotted a listing for a nearly new Walther LGV for £100.....i called the guy up and it's a old chap who bought it a month or so earlier to despatch a few rooks in his garden and wanted to get some of his investment back, found out he lived in the next town over and i know just how many rooks are about so i arranged to meet and snapped it up....great rifle, by far my best springer and knowing just how much i paid for it just make me smile when i would need to spend 3 times that to replace it today......i also bought Weihrauch HW110 T Laminate from a club member who had it for less than 6 months from new, got that for £600

[@davidoldboy5425]

I learnt many many years ago when I used to buy used cars, as I couldn't afford new, you must not buy without seeing it. Other peoples ideas of 'good condition' and 'clean and tidy' were many times light years away from my definition.

[@paulbeese2665]

cracking show boys one of the best video,s you.ve put out and gareth its nice to now that someone as exsperienced as yourself as been had. and i dont mean that in a nasty way but it is that easy.a really informative show guys brilliant i look forward to the next.

[@garethowen4920]

Thanks buddy yes there is some sneaky beggars out there but hopefully this might make people remember not to do what I did lol ( and it was a long time ago haha)

[@paultowns9880]

Another great video lads. Very informative. Thank you.

[@geetee7154]

Great review guy's, I usually buy new, but I bought an FX Impact mk1 secondhand a few years ago, from a guy from the original Airgun Forum, which was a bit of a gamble, I was an avid member then, but I did my background checks on the seller, he was highly recommend, so after an inspection the Impact was mine, however on the flip side I would not purchase from "Joe Bloggs" off an Internet seller, having said that I sold the Impact to another Airgun Forum member, who like me was highly delighted with the Rifle. 👍

[@davidstclair3402]

Really useful tips there - like most people (I assume) I would prefer to buy new, but if I was in the market for a gun right now, the new prices (looking at you pro-sport) would make me wince and consider 2nd hand.

[@david.williams2150]

Cracking video la can't wait for the opening day

[@davidcook380]

Great Video Again Guys

[@hotair4269]

Thank you :)

[@markhomer5704]

BSA Goldstar, well worth tarting up, mines probably the second most accurate overall in my collection... Brilliant rifle..

[@PaulMoorhousehankooks]

i bought a HW57 from a guy ive bought from before ..it was needing work the underleaver catch was loose but a easy fix for me

[@BoggWeasel]

I'd only consider a used springer, simple and straight forward for parts and repairs (usually)..... PCPs, not so much, seems there's more that can fail and repairs, if there's someone close by, not usual where I live are more expensive.

[@garethlinford5785]

Don't forget BSA stands for better start again

[@Happy-Me.]

Nah! Best Scrap Available

[@briancollins1078]

your advice is totally pricless Guys, great reivew 👍

[@PaulMoorhousehankooks]

My friend has a anshutz rapid 7

[@PaulMoorhousehankooks]

If you want a classic rifle it's going to be second hand , I've had to repair and update most I've bought,

[@mattodp]

Which shop do you lads work from?, I must of missed it in your early videos. Great vid btw 👌

[@hotair4269]

Hi Matt, I own Fieldsports Equipe in Rhyl, thanks Ian (Gwill)

[@steffanjones6295]

Get a Edgun leshiy classic up 👌🏻

[@malcolmbaker3801]

Great information when’s the range opening 👍

[@hotair4269]

Hopefully 1st week of March :)

[@russellham2094]

Re father in law.. ProSport ProSport Oh and.... ProSport 😂

[@hotair4269]

So you recommend the Pro sport? Hahaha

[@Airgunfunrich]

At least your breathing sounds a lot better than the last video I watched 👍

[@hotair4269]

Gareth had a chest infection, hopefully he’s on the mend now with his antibiotics :)

[@skylongskylong1982]

Hi guys words of wisdom needed. Own a airarms s200 t. pcp air rifle Want to fit iron sights but cannot find any designs that fit to the narrow sight rails. Anyone on any useful links ?

[@garethowen4920]

Never seen any for it buddy but have a look at a diopter maybe that will be what your after

[@Happy-Me.]

I'll be honest, I'd rather save up my pennies and buy the gun new unless I knew the seller really well.

[@Nick-Antoniou]

What is the name of your shop?

[@hotair4269]

Fieldsports Equipe

[@rapalaron6348]

A used springer yes, a used pcp from a person you don't know is a big risk. To many parts on a pcp that can be messed up.

[@garethlinford5785]

That's not black pepper laminate looks more like walnut to me

[@hotair4269]

It definitely is black pepper and not walnut mate, it’s just manky. Watch this space I’ll put pics up of when it’s done

[@garethlinford5785]

Manky it's brown not black and grey

[@hotair4269]

@@garethlinford5785 trust me it’s 100% black pepper

[@garethowen4920]

Is this Gaz Welder lol get down the shop and say hello :)

[@garethlinford5785]

@@garethowen4920 yes mate will Pop down and see you soon

[@ghanditw]

i commented 3 times u tube deleted my comment

[@hotair4269]

What did you comment mate?

[@ghanditw]

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