My Record Jumbo
So, after looking around for a Record Jumbo - I finally found one being advertised over on the BBS. A short negotiation had me off to a rather nice chap's house just south of Sheffield and I bought this One-Owner-From-New example complete with original sales sticker and box, tin of vintage pellets too.
Anyhow, the pistol had seen some use and the barrel/breech was almost down to the metal, "thin" didn't exactly describe the condition of the paint. Anyhow, I stripped the gun down to it's component parts (yes Nick, that's what I do to every gun I get ) and I sent off the main frame to Garry at GTPistols. I could have had Garry Duracoat every last bit but I wanted it to reflect it's age and by doing just the main frame - which is quite a lot of the gun, it encompasses the barrel/breech part right down to the bottom of the grip - it shows the gun as to what it is, a bit of a vintage Old Timer that has been enjoyed and then carefully restored and serviced. It is good for another thirty years.
Anyhow, the pistol had seen some use and the barrel/breech was almost down to the metal, "thin" didn't exactly describe the condition of the paint. Anyhow, I stripped the gun down to it's component parts (yes Nick, that's what I do to every gun I get ) and I sent off the main frame to Garry at GTPistols. I could have had Garry Duracoat every last bit but I wanted it to reflect it's age and by doing just the main frame - which is quite a lot of the gun, it encompasses the barrel/breech part right down to the bottom of the grip - it shows the gun as to what it is, a bit of a vintage Old Timer that has been enjoyed and then carefully restored and serviced. It is good for another thirty years.
graham.
I’m going off to go find myself. If I’m not back by the time I return, keep me here.
https://tamesidepistol.club/
I’m going off to go find myself. If I’m not back by the time I return, keep me here.
https://tamesidepistol.club/
Re: My Record Jumbo
I must track myself down an example, as they are amusing to shoot, and much better than expected.
Kind regards,
Phil
Kind regards,
Phil
M0KPH
I now have so many airguns I've had to make a list, which is >>HERE<<
>>North Manchester Target Club<<
I now have so many airguns I've had to make a list, which is >>HERE<<
>>North Manchester Target Club<<
Re: My Record Jumbo
Thanks for posting that up Graham.
I've coated quite a few bits and pieces / components for people, and quite often never see them back on the gun..
I've coated quite a few bits and pieces / components for people, and quite often never see them back on the gun..
Duracoat service available.
http://www.gt-pistols.co.uk/
http://www.gt-pistols.co.uk/
Re: My Record Jumbo
Well my next step is a pair of Rosewood grips.
I have them rough cut so when I get some time............
I have them rough cut so when I get some time............
graham.
I’m going off to go find myself. If I’m not back by the time I return, keep me here.
https://tamesidepistol.club/
I’m going off to go find myself. If I’m not back by the time I return, keep me here.
https://tamesidepistol.club/
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Re: My Record Jumbo
Hello Phil,pmh wrote:I must track myself down an example, as they are amusing to shoot, and much better than expected.
Kind regards,
Phil
There is one coming up for auction here:
http://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/aucti ... hitem=true" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Regards
Brian
Re: My Record Jumbo
Not a bad price, but to far too attend, and they only post, or should do, to RFDs.
This is the type of gun which will "produce" itself at the appropriate moment.
Kind regards,
Phil
This is the type of gun which will "produce" itself at the appropriate moment.
Kind regards,
Phil
M0KPH
I now have so many airguns I've had to make a list, which is >>HERE<<
>>North Manchester Target Club<<
I now have so many airguns I've had to make a list, which is >>HERE<<
>>North Manchester Target Club<<
Re: My Record Jumbo
Never having seen one of these pistols in the flesh so to speak ( it looks superb) , could you be bothered supplying some dimensions , weight etc.
Bill
Bill