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I will try and find it, for the simple reason I know how much you are into the history of these, and it's not a well known tidbit of info. Maybe try contacting the factory and see if they have some info, it would be good for your peace of mind to verify the info. Cheers.
While I'm not an advance collector of airguns like some of the posters on this board, I did compete with a FWB 300S and a FWB 600 for a number of yrs, so I have some knowledge of FWB airguns and have seen more then a few of them, AFAIK there are 5 versions of FWB 300.
1. 300 the first version.
2. 300S the basic version, with fixed barrel weight.
3. 300S Junior, without the barrel weight.
4. 300S Universal with adjustable cheekpiece.
5. 300S "L" version, same stock configuration as the UIT standard rifle.
Then there is of course the running target version (laufende scheibe) 300S LS. Mechanically they're pretty much the same, with minor differences in trigger adjustment; sights; stock configuration...etc.
I have never heard of a FWB 301, that of course doesn't mean it don't exist, lacking a photo, can you describe what is the distinctive features of the FWB 301? sure would like to know.
1. 300 the first version.
2. 300S the basic version, with fixed barrel weight.
3. 300S Junior, without the barrel weight.
4. 300S Universal with adjustable cheekpiece.
5. 300S "L" version, same stock configuration as the UIT standard rifle.
Then there is of course the running target version (laufende scheibe) 300S LS. Mechanically they're pretty much the same, with minor differences in trigger adjustment; sights; stock configuration...etc.
I have never heard of a FWB 301, that of course doesn't mean it don't exist, lacking a photo, can you describe what is the distinctive features of the FWB 301? sure would like to know.
Tony, no 301's were ever commercially available or 302's for that matter. Some prototypes were made and one was given a 301 designation. My knowledge is limeted as to what the differences were. Heck even one of the s's may be the 301. It's like car manufacturers they give the models code numbers before their release. I had a paper picture of a 301 roll marked 301
Your notes here sum up the FWB 300 very well. There were some minor variations in stock designs between early and later models, but the designation remained the same.
To enhance your info regarding the vintage FWB springers,
FWB's very first recoilless springer was the model 150, introduced around 1961.
The model 110, introduced in 1962, was identical to the 150, but without the recoil compensating mechanism - an "economy" model, so to speak. Only about 200 of these were made.
The FWB model 200 was identical to the 300, but again, without the recoil compensating mechanism - likewise, an "economy" model. Another rare item to find.
The 300 and subsequent 300S, (and its variants) were the very last springer rifles produced by FWB.
FWB also produced a few models of sporting springer rifles - the model 121, 124, 125, and 127. The 125 is a particularly rare beast, in .20 cal, which was a special order by Robert Beeman, and of very limited quantity.
Only one unusual "prototype" FWB 300S based gun has surfaced to date, but the markings are distinctly those of an FWB 300S. I have pics of this particular gun, as well as the comments of the individual that owned it at the time. It has since changed hands.
I regularly scan the German eGun auction site, and a few other European airgun websites, and in the past 10 years, have not seen a single reference to either a FWB 301 or 302. According to my sources, the FWB design team was more or less forced to drop all spring rifle development with the introduction of Walther's LGR - FWB had to play "catch up" with the Walther technology to remain competitive.
Could be that the 301 that dizzy alludes to was a one-off toolroom prototype that was just arbitrarily dubbed that by the people working on it, but never officially recognized as such by the company. IMO, I really can't see FWB going to the expense of setting up a roll stamp for a one-off gun, but then again, stranger things have happened.
PCP's have taken over the competition side of things, for the guy who wants a match accurate air rifle, without the hassle of co2 or compressed air the FWB 300 may just be the most desireable of the single stroke long guns out there and the FWB 65 for the pistol. There is a growing demand for the older 300 models, I do believe prices have bottomed out and guys will return to them once the pcp pumping gets old. The 300's are very very fine rifles and will last hundreds of years if well cared for.
Yes, there is, but by the plinkers and informal target shooters that desire one of the finest spring piston, recoilless air rifles ever built.
Sadly, the 10M competitive arena is slowing moving from the PCP guns, to non-projectile firing, laser beam guns. I am not 100% sure just how the targets are marked, or scored, but it is an infrared laser beam that is emitted from the gun - no pellets, no nothing - just a beam of light. Just ain't right IMO.
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I used to shoot my 300S 20 years ago. Leonardj advised I should check the seals before shooting it again. Haven't got around to buying the kit, though. Stupid me, scratched the receiver while removing the rear sight.
