To buy a new or used Break Barrel Springer?

[ernroe]

All my air guns are PCPs and I am going to buy a Break Barrel springer with iron sights. I just have to decide new or used and from what I have seen you don't save that much money between the two. Now you can find some classics on the used market but is it worth the risk?

 

[PapaT]

New hw35k seems perfect.

 

[FL22]

All my air guns are PCPs and I am going to buy a Break Barrel springer with iron sights. I just have to decide new or used and from what I have seen you don't save that much money between the two. Now you can find some classics on the used market but is it worth the risk?

I was looking at the used air guns from AoA today and I noticed that they have a lot of break barrels available, It’s worth a look.

As a matter fact, since I’ve been watching their used selection I don’t remember seeing as many products as they have right now it’s currently at 70.

 

[dunz]

I am always hesitant buying used but, if the deal is good enough you can always replace/upgrade parts with the money saved.

 

[Pumacarl]

I would not buy a used springer unless I knew the person selling it. Without tearing it down and looking at the piston there is no way of knowing its internal shape. Somebody could have been dry firing it all the time, leaving it cocked or even using oil to diesel shots. You just don't know. Springers are best bought new in my opinion.

 

[FL22]

Zero regrets…

Break Barrel - “Scar Face” my new HW95N

Just purchased it an hour or so ago. 😁 AoA gave me a full warranty on it (minus the stock of course) but it will stay like it is in my hands. “Scar Face” forever. 👍

community.hardairmagazine.com

 

[Pumacarl]

Technically, that is an un-owned gun, not a "used" one, so you did great!

 

[Danman]

I'm mostly on the buy new train for springers (as already mentioned unless you know the seller/gun) Pcps it seems are sold bc they were too expensive, too powerful, not powerful enough, leaks or mech issues, loss of fill source, owner downsizing collection, etc. Their loss your gain.
If the seller was willing to let you try before you buy or return it if it's junk than I'd go for a used springer myself. Unless your going with an Heirloom gun you won't be out of pocket tons for a new springer vs a decent new pcp usually.

 

[jlowe]

There is several on AOA, but the good one's won't be there very long.

 

[FL22]

Since I posted my reply, AoA is down to 64 the Feinwerkbau is gone.

 

[hameditor]

Since I posted my reply, AoA is down to 64 the Feinwerkbau is gone.

Yes, AoA's second hand guns turn over extremely rapidly.

 

[ernroe]

Yep, I think I get the drift and it is appreciated.

 

[ernroe]

Yes, AoA's second hand guns turn over extremely rapidly.

Thx Papa, I am Papa also, it is by far the greatest title I have ever had.

 

[jlowe]

They had an RWS 52 in .25cal. I thought about it for a minute, and it was gone. I didn't need it, but it is rare and a really good one in .25cal from what I can remember. I once had a 48 in .25cal. Should have kept it.

 

[JimT66]

All my air guns are PCPs and I am going to buy a Break Barrel springer with iron sights. I just have to decide new or used and from what I have seen you don't save that much money between the two. Now you can find some classics on the used market but is it worth the risk?

I would surely trust AoA with a gently used German springer. Average individual, not on a bet. Someone off a want add, not on your life.

 

[Chris two-furs]

I have purchased thee or four rifles used from AoA, been very pleased with all. They are nice folks. The guns are extremely well packaged, and priced competitively.

 

[FL22]

AoA is up to 82 right now.

However this offering, I’m not sure what to make of it .

 

[jkingrph]

I have bought probably 3 previously owned. One a HW 35e in .22. I had previously bought some Anschutz diopter sights from him so knew what kind of seller he was, A member on another forum. It was in perfect condition, had original box and papers, and the gun looked unused. Second latter part of last year was a FWB 124d,dating from around 1975, Almost perfect conditon, other than no sights which was no problem as I had a front globe and a receiver sight waiting. Last this month was a FWB 602 SSP type, which I knew needed some work. The mechanical part is out to David Slade to be reworked/resealed. Stock had some dents under forearm and just showed wear or misuse, so I am in the process of refinishing it, I have it stripped, with one coat of stain applied along with a couple of applications of BLO, probably many more to go before I get the mechanicals back. It is looking much better than when I got it. I cannot complain as the seller sent numerous detailed pictures of the damage, which I really did not consider that bad.

I bought several of the FWB 65 and 80 model spring air target pistols, two of which needed resealing. I knew of or suspected that problem with them just because of their age, so no problem there.

 

[Madhatter]

I bought my used D48 34 years ago and didn't have to do anything to it until 6 years ago.

 

[jlowe]

I’ve owned a lot of springers, mostly HW’s and Diana’s and only had 1 problem one time when first got into airguns with a R-1 not cocking. If I knew what I knew now I would have fixed it myself in 10 minutes and never sent it back to Beeman.