Mattdale wrote:
Hi,
I had a similar issue with my 100 when I first got it.
best to strip it down and clean out all the 30 year old grease which can gum up the mechanism.
Also good idea to fit new seals:
I seem to remember I had an issue with a seized bolt or something when I stripped mine.
I just left the pistol on a radiator for a few hours to warm up and the expansion of the aluminium unseized the bolt. Glad I didn’t try to force it. Other than that very straight forward.
Patience is the magic ingredient with these things, as Matt says, leaving things to soak to loosen up is the way forward. A good clean and re-lube is always beneficial.
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/
replaced the valve seal (1750.214.1 and 1750.215.1) and now it works ok.
had a bit of trouble removing the old seal and, at the end, putting the front sight cap back on (i could fit it by hand - had to push it in using the screw).
Fully concur with the comment that all Fwb are superb, whilst shooting i always wanted, but never found the rare RB version though i was rubbish @ running boar with my 300. mike.