Hi Larry,
That model Feinwerkbau is pretty decent, if you’re looking for a plinker-type backyard air rifle.
Being a break barrel springer, it’s not anywhere in the class of the FWB 300s, which has a fixed barrel, sidecocking lever, and match grade sights, stock & trigger.
The 124/127 are more on par with the similar German-made Diana air rifles.
The accuracy isn’t match grade, but it is still fine for general field use and fun. The trigger is more like a sport rifle than target rifle. Not much can be done with it in terms of adjustment. The single screw doesn’t affect much.
It purports to be a two stage trigger. To me, it feels long and mushy, with the second stage being a bit difficult to predict.
The 124/127 was sold by Beeman for about $200-250. For comparison, the 300/300s was about $700. More for the Tyrolean model with schuetzen style stock.
Of course, Beeman probably sold dozens of 124s or 127s for each 300!
In my opinion, you get what you pay for!
If it hasn’t been shot in years, you can count on having to do some servicing.
The piston seal is likely degraded. It might get you a bit of use before cracking, or it might already be toast. The rubber they used then dries out with age.
The real problem with that is, other things break if you keep trying to use it in that state.
Beeman printed an excellent service manual for the 124/127.
You will want that! (Cost about $15-20).
I’d recommend replacing the seal, just as an age related precaution. ($30-40)
Just as important is to get the Feinwerkbau “special grease”. Follow the instructions in the service manual.
I doubt you’ll need a new spring. They lose power and/or crack according to number of shots fired.
Be aware that disassembling a Feinwerkbau spring powered airgun requires precautions in dealing with that compressed spring. They pack a lot of power!
Some people find they need to use a fixture to help deal with the spring during disassembly.
There’s videos posted, and other online info, about disassembly and servicing.
If you choose to send it out for a routine maintenance, expect to pay at least an extra $100 over the cost of parts.
A close friend is the original owner of a 300s he bought new in 1982 or so. He uses it daily and is a very meticulous record keeper. He has, last I spoke with him, recorded well over 800,000 shots through his. I can ask him any day I like, and he can give me the precise number for that day. He does all his own servicing, too. He can tell me exactly what work he has done, on which date, and how much he has spent on parts.
PS: Is that Bushnell scope for airguns? Airgun recoil is tougher on scopes than generally known. In any case, I don’t think it adds any value to the gun itself.
