I bought this a few days ago , I am waiting for the 5.5 mm pointed pellets to arrive , but I have to say , it's awesome! Mine has a feature where the iron sights have 2 small green things , that are highly reflective which results in a glow like effect , which aids in aiming in low lighting settings ! It's truly awesome
I rescued my late father’s .177 Chinese pellet rifle from the back yard after he passed in 2016 (my nephew apparently left it after shooting at squirrels) it was in rough shape from laying outside in the Georgia weather…but after a good cleaning…it still works well…pretty tough air rifle 👍👍👍
Hey man cool vid. Is there a pellet rifle that is around 20-23 inches in total length that is powerful enough to penetrate the skin of a coyote or other wild animals of that size that you could recommend me? Ty.
We were cleaning our house when I found this gun. my mom told me my late dad (who passed away this April) used it to shoot birds and go hunting back in the day. I didn't know much about it, so I asked one of my friends whos very well with guns and he shared me this video I must say. It's really exciting to know what my dad used back in the day :) so thank you for that
I remember seeing one like that somewhere, at sometime. You got it looking good, & it held a nice group. Some people just like to argue. I learn a lot about air guns from you & like the shooting. I enjoy your other channel too! You take care, be safe, & enjoy the cooler weather.
Cool vid, no BS, very informative. Just remember to tighten the stock screws every 300 shots. I've owned one of those springers and they are tidy bits of kit for (the price) upto 23 yds - for targets or small game or pests. E.g. pest feral pigeons, squirrels, mice or rats, and even rabbits upto 20 yards as well. Rob, UK.
Thank you so much for the shoutout Travis I really appreciate that man and you got that gun looking real good you work some magic man stay safe and happy shooting brother
The B3's tend to go through breech seals. There is a video out there where a guy is s a common faucet seal as a breech seal. Easy to find. Search RUclips for B3 breech seal. I think this is the air rifle known most for cutting fingers when loading. I think the concept of an underlever, or side lever air rifle makes sense, with the barrel remained by stationary. Used to be able to order B3's for $19.95. And, we know you enjoy tinkering with your airguns. If it makes you happy, then more power to you brother.
I owe you many thanks! As I dream of the TX200 (which looks quite similar but 10 - 15 times the cost). I found one in 22 caliber from a distributor named 'Lost World' just a moment ago for $84.35. A minute earlier I found a Chinese B3 clone from National Standard Products priced at $129.00. Almost ordered a Beeman QB78 priced at $170.00 and glad I didn't. The Chinese have made quality service rifles throughout the last century. China even offered high quality manufactured military replicas (A grade) for those in the U.S. surplus / replica rifle market pre-1989. 'Polytechnology' milled & drop forged AK47's is an example of such a quality item delivered to the consumer with quality everything. I have owned and regret trading 2 of those...but Norinco stamped AK47's function and feel the same, and are gone from the U.S. market the same.
my grandfather had one of these and i couldn't figure out what it was called for the life of me, i know a decent amount about firearms but had no idea what the loading mechanism on this was called, though looking at the term it should've been pretty obvious, either way thank you
yupyup! now you know why I like the old B3 here, solid like a darn tank, no hinge+issues, and the simplicity! hope you got last e-mail Travis, its a kinda funny idea.
As if 7 air guns weren't enough, I was recently given a B3 .177 in very good condition. The reciever is stamped with the Cummins Industrial Tools Logo between breech and barrel. Shoots quite good. Chrony results with JSB RS express 7.33g diabolo were 663 fps avg. and 7.1 fpe. 8.44 jsb exact clocked in at 642 fps. avg. and just under 7 fpe. It is a lot of fun to shoot. I put an ultra cheap 4X20 scope on it and it will shoot quarter sized groups at 10 m. Until the weather gets better that's as long as I can stretch my indoor range and yes, I do hear about it from the little woman... }:-0 ! Looking forward to tinkering with this one. BTW, I own a .22 Synergis. I like the action and repeater functions. Have had no problems as long as you don't try to load too long a pellet in the mag. I would like to see a single shot tray added to the mix, but it may not work well with the breech design. Really likes heavier pellets in the 16-19gr. range. accurate enough for a .22, of course your mileage may vary. lol Thanks for your content. I like the laid back delivery.
You would absolutely love a weihrauch hw97/hw77. Theyre high quality expensive air rifles. Top notch, best of the best. Around 400/600 dollars. Expensive but absolutely worth it.
@@ohshoot444 depending how much you want to spend… $350 can you a hw30, extremely easy to use and very accurate out of the box. my favorite rifle out of my collection. Around 700 feet per second in .177. So not very strong but for target practice and plinking it is freaking Awesome. Light weight. Or if ur willing to spend $400 I would recommend a hw50. -Idea for small game. Anything from a squirrel down. Around 800 fps .177 definitely packs a punch. Truly Extremely accurate rifle. Medium weight. Or if your looking for a true target 🎯 rifle, I recommend an hw77 or hw97. Around $600 Basically the same thing but I still recommend the hw97 a bit more IF you’re into using optics. Since it doesn’t have any iron sights… truly accurate rifles BUT they are pretty heavy. About 9.5 kg Now lastly if you want a rifle in a higher caliber that packs a bigger punch AND still maintains high accuracy, I would recommend an hw80. Top notch speed and accuracy for its power. It’ll come out around $500 but it’ll take down a raccoon in one go. All of these rifles I own so my recommendations come with knowledge and honesty. You can purchase them from Arizona air guns or pyramidair… although pyramidair seems to have them a bit more expensive… ANWAYS, these recommendations go for everyone that sees this comment. Hope I helped someone chose a rifle to have fun with this year.
Hi Travis, I've been listening to the beginning of the video a few times, I love it. this vintage B3 is in very good condition, are very cheap and interesting, but they are not very safe, but watch your fingers, good weekend. cheers
I'd be interested in the power it's making. It's your channel. Tinker if that's what you're in to. The camera likes you. You are real without an agenda. That's nice. Thank you. R, Steve
@@ohshoot444 These are still in production. It looks like a piece of junk, but I am strangely attracted to it. It's something about the color of the stock, thick varnish, color of the bluing over the coarse machining marks and the big gap between the barrel and the cocking lever. They don't need CO2, or High Pressure Air. I have read that the early models, like yours, either don't have safety features, or they are faulty. Don't lose a finger to it! I guess you would hold the cocking lever every time you load it (but they tell us to do that anyway.) I see they are available in both .177 and .22. Hmmm.
Yeah ive seen a guy saying he was on the 2nd seal and it wasnt doing any better (blew it after a few shot) and you got some mag problems, I dont know if it is the best option out there, we need more underlevers options
Just had one in .22 delivered this afternoon. Just under 70 bucks total. Only markings are the serial number. Put a dozen or so Crosman HPs through it resting it on the back of a lawn chair to check it out. It's burning off oil and it's awkward to load but it's still brand new to me. Have to zero it in tomorrow but at a measured 20 yards it's a fine shooter so far. Been eyeing the Hatsan 95 in .22 but wanted something in the mean time to plink with. This thing looks to be a fun little rifle.
Little info if anyone is interested. So far about 300 Crosman HPs and a 100 or so Gamo Rockets through it. Both are just as accurate, or inaccurate, in my particular rifle with me pulling the trigger. Only difference I see is in loading. The Crosman drop in without resistance with about an 1/8" of the chamber showing. Most fall out if the rifle is held vertical. Gamo are snug and have an audible click when seated. It usually shaves a little skin off the very bottom of the skirt. They sit flush with the chamber end. Open sights and rested at 10 yards pretty much all pellets of both brands will touch. Out to 17 or so it's still very acceptable. Definitely a fun inexpensive rifle so far. Not a huge fan of the sloppy trigger but the gun is growing on me. It's solid. It's not purpose built for critter getting if that's your thing but I'd pull the trigger for a head shot on a small one to about 15 yards with it. Not much further. Plenty accurate and adequate power at that range. Still eyeing the Hatsan 95. Pretty rifle. Need to just order the thing already. Back door of my garage to the back fence is 137 yards. It's legal for me and I've shot my powder burners here a few times. Be nice to have something quiet, accurate and powerful enough out to about 40. Keep my belly full without scaring everything half to death. Edit: Attempted to make paragraphs in this wall of text novel.
I personally like tinkering and adjusting Airguns it's like machines if not cared for or maintained then the won't last and some just need loving before you can properly use sorta like oiling tinman up before he can chop wood
i have one like it but slightly different, the iron sight is in the front not in the back, and just a lil bit difference in shape, and it's really hard to find these, they almost gonna go extinct. it belonged to my father a really long time ago since like 1968. and it's still functional without replacing anything!
If I had a thick enough piece of leather it would be. I like leather seals. I’ve got some new camera equipment coming soon. I hope to be able to make longer videos. Gonna try and get a desktop computer going for editing.
Does it have a dove tail on the receiver? This rifle would look cool with an old peep site sling studs on the side with rings and an OD green canvas rifle strap. All you need is a pack of Russian cigarettes and an old WWII helmet and you got a photo shoot
Seems to shoot very smoothly doesn't 'clang!' like many 'quality' springers. You mention oil and leather piston washers - I am fixing up a 1950 Webley MK1 pistol and have bought a new 'hard' leather washer, I'm wondering what oil is best to soften it.
Check out the pyramid air site. They had a great article on that years ago. I think leather seals work great! They are actually more consistent. Less power. But when one is running good it’s sweet.
If you're buying a new one, I'd go .22 cal. If you can find an old leather sealed one off of ebay and are handy, they are a little better made than the new ones.
I would have liked an underlever in my collection for sure but I could only find the umarex browning leverage (and it was of course priced to make you pay the name) im not sure about this brand I heard seal issues and the only one I tried was awfull to cock (it was a break barrel)
The Browning is basically the same as XS46U, shoots great, solid quality except the plastic end cap/spring guide. You can get a tuned one from Mike at Flying Dragon AR as well.
B-3 is one I'd recommend but its still a bit of a lottery whether you get a good one out of the box. really lucky on mine, shoots straight and 656 fps with Daisy 7780 HP's, 705 fps from 7gr Quicksilver match, hits better than expected.
The Browning 495 version from Walmart/Umarex was on sale like 90 with a good scope. Need few washers to make it shoot great. There are many mod notes on GTA. Not pellet picky.
I recently started looking into my girl friends dad's old rifle and it's this same one but I've shot it 2x and after I let off a pellet there's smoke in the chamber is that normal. My girlfriends dad has been gone about 7 years same time as mine so we don't know much about the rifle but I just wanted to make sure it wasn't locked up and could maybe shoot, is there anything u would recommend me doing to it?
I do love airguns and subscribed this channel already. Chinese B3 Air Rifle is not available in Thailand at all somehow but I like its design so mich. Please be good friends of mine. From t2bkk ch in Bangkok Thailand
I know there expensive but dont buy another pellet gun until you can get a 5 or 6 hundred dollar one or you will wind up like me with one of every kind lol
I just found one of these at in a garbage heap. It shoots, the wood needs sanding and a new coat. What do you mean by detonating? I haven’t shot it yet and not sure if it shoots bbs, pellets or both
Detonating is when the pressure in the tube get's high enough to cause combustion. Makes a rifle shoot awful. It should shoot pellets. If you're in the us you can get replacement parts for it. Also if you send it my way I'll go through the action for you.
@@ohshoot444 thanks, appreciate it. Cant believe i just came apon it. Yeah i live in the states, by sending it your way im not sure what you mean but im greatful for the offer
I just picked up a B3 variant from a garage sale yesterday. It wasn't until I got it home that I realized it didn't have a rear sight, and the plastic part at the end of the piston fell apart (common problem apparently). Where can I find parts for this gun? I picked it up because the price was right. I don't want to put too much into it to being the price back up to Amazon levels. It looks like this may be an older model; the sight may have been removed so a scope could be mounted on the dovetail grooves. I think the newer versions have the rear sight at the end of the break barrel. I guess I could 3D print the plastic part, but I'd still be grateful for information about a parts dealer in the US, or a "suitable sub" for the rear sight. I don't want to mount a scope on this thing.
If it’s just the cap, it’s not needed. That’s on the outside of the rifle. If it’s the piston seal, they have those on eBay. The rear sight, I’d just get a tip-off to Picatinny adapter and run a scope.
@@ohshoot444 I realize it's just for looks but it is an OCD trigger for me, much like a missing 4.5mm socket in a socket set. ;D I'm already mocking up a replacement and will have one printed by this evening. I may even machine one out of Delrin or Aluminum. Can't just let things be.
Avec suffisamment de pratique, oui. Je pense que sous 5FPE ne serait pas éthique. Mais, la plupart de ces B3 émettent près de 6,5 FPE. Je pense que je ferais en sorte de pouvoir me faire tirer une balle dans la tête et ne pas mutiler l’animal. Merci d’avoir commenté dans Français ami.
Are you shooting the pioneer? I bought a vintage pioneer China today from a yard sale for my son. I pulled the under lever down and then I pulled the trigger and I think I broke it because it won't shoot now. 😭 my son hasn't even got to see it yet. Can any one help me? I don't know what to do.can I take it apart and fix it? Maybe I need to replace a spring? Omg I have no idea. I was excited when I got this gun. But I really don't know much about guns yet. I'm still learning. Is there any plastic on yours?
Did you try to shoot it with the lever open? I'm not sure what this was called. But, they're basically all the same design. Give me some more details on exactly what happened.
I think it's probably okay. I've got a buddy or two in the same situation and they hunt with bows and airguns. I'd check your state laws though just in case.
@@ohshoot444 Nice just got one for 40 euros and the seller had also some without rifle barrel B3 1 I took the B3 2 which has a rifle barrel and although I havent break it I only have shoot 25 pellets its really accurate and powerful with light pellets like hn exite hammer or crosman hollow in 177
The piston seals and Breech seals and sear springs you can get on ebay now But u better hurry there getting expensive to import due to shipping and Covid in China
I bought this a few days ago , I am waiting for the 5.5 mm pointed pellets to arrive , but I have to say , it's awesome! Mine has a feature where the iron sights have 2 small green things , that are highly reflective which results in a glow like effect , which aids in aiming in low lighting settings ! It's truly awesome
Very cool. If you get a chance try out the jsb exact rs pellets. They’re a little pricey but they’re very accurate.
@@ohshoot444 alright, I will probably! Thanks
Underlevers are the best springers
I rescued my late father’s .177 Chinese pellet rifle from the back yard after he passed in 2016 (my nephew apparently left it after shooting at squirrels) it was in rough shape from laying outside in the Georgia weather…but after a good cleaning…it still works well…pretty tough air rifle 👍👍👍
Thanks for this comment!
Hey man cool vid. Is there a pellet rifle that is around 20-23 inches in total length that is powerful enough to penetrate the skin of a coyote or other wild animals of that size that you could recommend me? Ty.
We were cleaning our house when I found this gun. my mom told me my late dad (who passed away this April) used it to shoot birds and go hunting back in the day. I didn't know much about it, so I asked one of my friends whos very well with guns and he shared me this video
I must say. It's really exciting to know what my dad used back in the day :) so thank you for that
I have one of this for years!
It's good
I remember seeing one like that somewhere, at sometime. You got it looking good, & it held a nice group. Some people just like to argue. I learn a lot about air guns from you & like the shooting. I enjoy your other channel too! You take care, be safe, & enjoy the cooler weather.
Cool vid, no BS, very informative. Just remember to tighten the stock screws every 300 shots. I've owned one of those springers and they are tidy bits of kit for (the price) upto 23 yds - for targets or small game or pests. E.g. pest feral pigeons, squirrels, mice or rats, and even rabbits upto 20 yards as well. Rob, UK.
Use blue thread lock not the red as you will never out
I have the same pellet rifle. And I'm going to spray paint it flat black. I have a gun sling on it. And it shoots great. I've had no problems with it.
Thats opening tune was 🔥 WTF! I WAS NOT EXPECTING THAT SHIT, LEMME REWIND THAT BACK!!!
The air arms underlever is fantastic!
Believe or not I had one of these over in the UK during the eighties. After that I got an AirArms TX 200…..what a difference.
Thank you so much for the shoutout Travis I really appreciate that man and you got that gun looking real good you work some magic man stay safe and happy shooting brother
I actually started watching your channel because ive seen you out here haha Gotta support fellow airgunners
The B3's tend to go through breech seals. There is a video out there where a guy is s a common faucet seal as a breech seal. Easy to find. Search RUclips for B3 breech seal. I think this is the air rifle known most for cutting fingers when loading. I think the concept of an underlever, or side lever air rifle makes sense, with the barrel remained by stationary. Used to be able to order B3's for $19.95. And, we know you enjoy tinkering with your airguns. If it makes you happy, then more power to you brother.
Thanks for that tip Jon!
@@ohshoot444 the gun to me looks like a German malzuer. I know I spell it wrong but you know what I'm talking a bou.t. been out of school for a while.
I have this same rifle and yes it is hard to load.
I used to sell these here in the UK for about £25 back in the early 1990's, I found one the other day whilst having a clear out still in the box.
I have one of these in my shed. It was a gift from my grandad. Probably needs a good service and a good home
They are pretty easy to maintain.
I owe you many thanks! As I dream of the TX200 (which looks quite similar but 10 - 15 times the cost). I found one in 22 caliber from a distributor named 'Lost World' just a moment ago for $84.35. A minute earlier I found a Chinese B3 clone from National Standard Products priced at $129.00. Almost ordered a Beeman QB78 priced at $170.00 and glad I didn't. The Chinese have made quality service rifles throughout the last century. China even offered high quality manufactured military replicas (A grade) for those in the U.S. surplus / replica rifle market pre-1989. 'Polytechnology' milled & drop forged AK47's is an example of such a quality item delivered to the consumer with quality everything. I have owned and regret trading 2 of those...but Norinco stamped AK47's function and feel the same, and are gone from the U.S. market the same.
my grandfather had one of these and i couldn't figure out what it was called for the life of me, i know a decent amount about firearms but had no idea what the loading mechanism on this was called, though looking at the term it should've been pretty obvious, either way thank you
yupyup! now you know why I like the old B3 here, solid like a darn tank, no hinge+issues, and the simplicity! hope you got last e-mail Travis, its a kinda funny idea.
I did. I haven’t had a chance to watch the video yet. But, I subscribed to his channel to remind myself. Froglube experiments coming soon!
@@ohshoot444 somewhere eBay-land a seller has stronger springs for these, don't have a spring compressor and the one here is decent.
@@modelnutty6503 I thought about measuring it up and buying a good custom one. But, I’ll just limp stuff along until I can get a lathe.
As if 7 air guns weren't enough, I was recently given a B3 .177 in very good condition. The reciever is stamped with the Cummins Industrial Tools Logo between breech and barrel. Shoots quite good. Chrony results with JSB RS express 7.33g diabolo were 663 fps avg. and 7.1 fpe. 8.44 jsb exact clocked in at 642 fps. avg. and just under 7 fpe. It is a lot of fun to shoot. I put an ultra cheap 4X20 scope on it and it will shoot quarter sized groups at 10 m. Until the weather gets better that's as long as I can stretch my indoor range and yes, I do hear about it from the little woman... }:-0 ! Looking forward to tinkering with this one. BTW, I own a .22 Synergis. I like the action and repeater functions. Have had no problems as long as you don't try to load too long a pellet in the mag. I would like to see a single shot tray added to the mix, but it may not work well with the breech design. Really likes heavier pellets in the 16-19gr. range. accurate enough for a .22, of course your mileage may vary. lol Thanks for your content. I like the laid back delivery.
Thanks for the comment!
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You would absolutely love a weihrauch hw97/hw77.
Theyre high quality expensive air rifles.
Top notch, best of the best. Around 400/600 dollars. Expensive but absolutely worth it.
Maybe one day. I’m on a selling spree now. So maybe that’ll be the thing I get once I gather the funds. Which one would you recommend?
@@ohshoot444 depending how much you want to spend… $350 can you a hw30, extremely easy to use and very accurate out of the box. my favorite rifle out of my collection. Around 700 feet per second in .177. So not very strong but for target practice and plinking it is freaking Awesome. Light weight.
Or if ur willing to spend $400 I would recommend a hw50.
-Idea for small game. Anything from a squirrel down. Around 800 fps .177 definitely packs a punch. Truly Extremely accurate rifle. Medium weight.
Or if your looking for a true target 🎯 rifle, I recommend an hw77 or hw97. Around $600
Basically the same thing but I still recommend the hw97 a bit more IF you’re into using optics. Since it doesn’t have any iron sights… truly accurate rifles BUT they are pretty heavy. About 9.5 kg
Now lastly if you want a rifle in a higher caliber that packs a bigger punch AND still maintains high accuracy, I would recommend an hw80.
Top notch speed and accuracy for its power.
It’ll come out around $500 but it’ll take down a raccoon in one go.
All of these rifles I own so my recommendations come with knowledge and honesty. You can purchase them from Arizona air guns or pyramidair… although pyramidair seems to have them a bit more expensive…
ANWAYS, these recommendations go for everyone that sees this comment. Hope I helped someone chose a rifle to have fun with this year.
Man thanks for the info!
Hi Travis, I've been listening to the beginning of the video a few times, I love it. this vintage B3 is in very good condition, are very cheap and interesting, but they are not very safe, but watch your fingers, good weekend. cheers
That wasn’t my playing. I’ve got to make some more song recordings. Thanks for the support Luis!
@@ohshoot444 I love your videos o shoot.keep them coming and stay safe.
I love your videos. Keep them coming. Have a great day
Thanks!
I'd be interested in the power it's making. It's your channel. Tinker if that's what you're in to. The camera likes you. You are real without an agenda. That's nice. Thank you.
R, Steve
I’m gonna shoot it a couple of hundred times and then take it apart, inspect and reassemble. I’ll be sure to chrony it then.
@@ohshoot444 These are still in production. It looks like a piece of junk, but I am strangely attracted to it. It's something about the color of the stock, thick varnish, color of the bluing over the coarse machining marks and the big gap between the barrel and the cocking lever. They don't need CO2, or High Pressure Air. I have read that the early models, like yours, either don't have safety features, or they are faulty. Don't lose a finger to it! I guess you would hold the cocking lever every time you load it (but they tell us to do that anyway.) I see they are available in both .177 and .22. Hmmm.
Not bad at all buddy. Hope you and family have a great weekend!!
Thanks man! Y’all too.
@@ohshoot444 do you think it is stronger than the daisy 880. Mine is pretty strong.
I had one with a pistol grip and folding stock. It shot good. Better than my Ruger break barrel.
The 177 synergist has been treating me well I had one magazine failure but I saw the dollar Sportsman had some trouble with his 22-caliber version
Yeah ive seen a guy saying he was on the 2nd seal and it wasnt doing any better (blew it after a few shot) and you got some mag problems, I dont know if it is the best option out there, we need more underlevers options
@@timmy4539 oh boy timmy timmy finnaly made it out here im gonna have some more compettition to be within the first comments! Haha
@@timmy4539 can I still be your friend 😪
Just had one in .22 delivered this afternoon. Just under 70 bucks total. Only markings are the serial number. Put a dozen or so Crosman HPs through it resting it on the back of a lawn chair to check it out. It's burning off oil and it's awkward to load but it's still brand new to me.
Have to zero it in tomorrow but at a measured 20 yards it's a fine shooter so far. Been eyeing the Hatsan 95 in .22 but wanted something in the mean time to plink with. This thing looks to be a fun little rifle.
Little info if anyone is interested.
So far about 300 Crosman HPs and a 100 or so Gamo Rockets through it. Both are just as accurate, or inaccurate, in my particular rifle with me pulling the trigger. Only difference I see is in loading. The Crosman drop in without resistance with about an 1/8" of the chamber showing. Most fall out if the rifle is held vertical. Gamo are snug and have an audible click when seated. It usually shaves a little skin off the very bottom of the skirt. They sit flush with the chamber end.
Open sights and rested at 10 yards pretty much all pellets of both brands will touch. Out to 17 or so it's still very acceptable. Definitely a fun inexpensive rifle so far. Not a huge fan of the sloppy trigger but the gun is growing on me. It's solid. It's not purpose built for critter getting if that's your thing but I'd pull the trigger for a head shot on a small one to about 15 yards with it. Not much further. Plenty accurate and adequate power at that range.
Still eyeing the Hatsan 95. Pretty rifle. Need to just order the thing already. Back door of my garage to the back fence is 137 yards. It's legal for me and I've shot my powder burners here a few times. Be nice to have something quiet, accurate and powerful enough out to about 40. Keep my belly full without scaring everything half to death.
Edit: Attempted to make paragraphs in this wall of text novel.
Checkout the Browning Leverage underlever. I have it and it is
pretty smooth shooter.
You like it? This is pretty much the only underlever ive seen in stock yet haha (cabelas)
I’ll check it out Donald.
I personally like tinkering and adjusting Airguns it's like machines if not cared for or maintained then the won't last and some just need loving before you can properly use sorta like oiling tinman up before he can chop wood
There is a neat pistol made by the same manufacturer, called the SP1. That is in .22 caliber pellets.
i have one like it but slightly different, the iron sight is in the front not in the back, and just a lil bit difference in shape, and it's really hard to find these, they almost gonna go extinct.
it belonged to my father a really long time ago since like 1968. and it's still functional without replacing anything!
Nice shooter . Always like the look of them.
I always dismissed the Chinese guns, but that thing looks amazing!
B 3s were sold at arme surplus back in the late 70s i stil have mine but afrade to take apart i payed i think 30 bucks it was pelet on pelet for years
Mine did not have antibear trap. It was a thumb remover if you weren't careful. LOL That was in 1980 If I remember correctly.
dangit, you took another one apart without us! seems like making a leather seal would be pretty easy.
If I had a thick enough piece of leather it would be. I like leather seals. I’ve got some new camera equipment coming soon. I hope to be able to make longer videos. Gonna try and get a desktop computer going for editing.
Does it have a dove tail on the receiver? This rifle would look cool with an old peep site sling studs on the side with rings and an OD green canvas rifle strap. All you need is a pack of Russian cigarettes and an old WWII helmet and you got a photo shoot
I think its a good looking rifle too! I don't think theres a dovetail. But I've never taken the rear sight off.
The old b3s have the rear sight behind the breech. I have a Lee #n322401:
The 34 deforms the skurt of the pelet sometimes because the breach lands at an angle
I have the Db5 custom great rifles and it sounds ok my Db5 custom is 11.4ftlbs thats ok
use a plumbing cone shaped rubber seal/washer in the breech. works great for years.
That’s a nice one!
Seems to shoot very smoothly doesn't 'clang!' like many 'quality' springers. You mention oil and leather piston washers - I am fixing up a 1950 Webley MK1 pistol and have bought a new 'hard' leather washer, I'm wondering what oil is best to soften it.
Check out the pyramid air site. They had a great article on that years ago. I think leather seals work great! They are actually more consistent. Less power. But when one is running good it’s sweet.
Cool rifle. Operation is the same as the Wierauch HW97.
don't need leather seals, I use plumbing rubber seal with similar shape,. Over a thousand rounds no change in propulsion.
That's interesting. Could you send a part number maybe? I'd like to try that.
You gained a subscriber, great video.
i just picked one up today for free..
High and left California windage lol
That's gold!
I bought a rifle similar at a yard sale. It’s not put together. May look into getting it back together.
I’ve got a couple videos on how to do that on the channel. Let me know if you need any help.
I enjoyed this video, thank you for your thoughts on the B3 as it's on my list of possible purhcase.
If you're buying a new one, I'd go .22 cal. If you can find an old leather sealed one off of ebay and are handy, they are a little better made than the new ones.
@@ohshoot444 Thank you for the advice, as I was looking at .177 originally
They're both decent choices. I think the .22 version is just a little more fun with the newer ones or at least the one I had was.
I have one should I clean it up lil bit of rust. Should I sell it or na
I would have liked an underlever in my collection for sure but I could only find the umarex browning leverage (and it was of course priced to make you pay the name) im not sure about this brand I heard seal issues and the only one I tried was awfull to cock (it was a break barrel)
The Browning is basically the same as XS46U, shoots great, solid quality except the plastic end cap/spring guide. You can get a tuned one from Mike at Flying Dragon AR as well.
B-3 is one I'd recommend but its still a bit of a lottery whether you get a good one out of the box. really lucky on mine, shoots straight and 656 fps with Daisy 7780 HP's, 705 fps from 7gr Quicksilver match, hits better than expected.
@@modelnutty6503 you know canada wont let me get this chinese wonder 🤣
@@cnyjyk I dont know about the XS46U ill take a look at it, there is not alot of reviews on the browning also
The Browning 495 version from Walmart/Umarex was on sale like 90 with a good scope. Need few washers to make it shoot great. There are many mod notes on GTA. Not pellet picky.
I have one. Was passed down. Trying to figure out what ammo. .177 4.5 I assume ?
Yes either .177 or .22.
I got Same gun love it I trade a push mower 4 mine I saw one like it sale on eBay 100 love mine
I have a rifle like that one,are they easy to take apart
hey man like ur vids and like ur guns
I recently started looking into my girl friends dad's old rifle and it's this same one but I've shot it 2x and after I let off a pellet there's smoke in the chamber is that normal. My girlfriends dad has been gone about 7 years same time as mine so we don't know much about the rifle but I just wanted to make sure it wasn't locked up and could maybe shoot, is there anything u would recommend me doing to it?
Just keep shooting it. If it persists after 50 or so shots may need to take apart and clean.
I do love airguns and subscribed this channel already.
Chinese B3 Air Rifle is not available in Thailand at all somehow but I like its design so mich.
Please be good friends of mine.
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Dasey 880 onley shoot pellets. The first ones did not have rifled barrels and shot bb. Brtter than pellets
Just picked up an identical gun it's a cummins industrial tools can't get that chrome piece to open up what's my next move
I know there expensive but dont buy another pellet gun until you can get a 5 or 6 hundred dollar one or you will wind up like me with one of every kind lol
would you tell me where did you get it? want one
This one came from a outdoor market where people sell things. Like a bazaar or flea market.
I just got one of these guns given to me. It needs work cause it doesn't work at all.
Check out my b3 tuneup videos
Also let me know if you have any issues with it. They’re very easy and fun to work on. Unless it’s just completely rusted together, it’ll work.
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I just found one of these at in a garbage heap. It shoots, the wood needs sanding and a new coat. What do you mean by detonating? I haven’t shot it yet and not sure if it shoots bbs, pellets or both
Detonating is when the pressure in the tube get's high enough to cause combustion. Makes a rifle shoot awful. It should shoot pellets. If you're in the us you can get replacement parts for it. Also if you send it my way I'll go through the action for you.
@@ohshoot444 thanks, appreciate it. Cant believe i just came apon it. Yeah i live in the states, by sending it your way im not sure what you mean but im greatful for the offer
You could ship it to me and I’ll clean/lube the action and send it back. No worries.
I just picked up a B3 variant from a garage sale yesterday. It wasn't until I got it home that I realized it didn't have a rear sight, and the plastic part at the end of the piston fell apart (common problem apparently). Where can I find parts for this gun? I picked it up because the price was right. I don't want to put too much into it to being the price back up to Amazon levels. It looks like this may be an older model; the sight may have been removed so a scope could be mounted on the dovetail grooves. I think the newer versions have the rear sight at the end of the break barrel.
I guess I could 3D print the plastic part, but I'd still be grateful for information about a parts dealer in the US, or a "suitable sub" for the rear sight. I don't want to mount a scope on this thing.
If it’s just the cap, it’s not needed. That’s on the outside of the rifle. If it’s the piston seal, they have those on eBay. The rear sight, I’d just get a tip-off to Picatinny adapter and run a scope.
They have a lot of parts on eBay though
@@ohshoot444 I realize it's just for looks but it is an OCD trigger for me, much like a missing 4.5mm socket in a socket set. ;D
I'm already mocking up a replacement and will have one printed by this evening. I may even machine one out of Delrin or Aluminum. Can't just let things be.
Man let me know how that goes!
@@ohshoot444 works like a champ. How do you want me to send you pics?
Est ce que ce fusil peut tuer un lièvre à partir de 30 de distance ? J'ai ça mais j'ai jamais essayé d'abord
Avec suffisamment de pratique, oui. Je pense que sous 5FPE ne serait pas éthique. Mais, la plupart de ces B3 émettent près de 6,5 FPE. Je pense que je ferais en sorte de pouvoir me faire tirer une balle dans la tête et ne pas mutiler l’animal. Merci d’avoir commenté dans Français ami.
Merci beaucoup à vous qui avez eu le privilège de me répondre
@@mauricezeida9872 Vous êtes les bienvenus.
Actually this gun sound good to me it has a little punch to it for a cheap gun!
Are you shooting the pioneer? I bought a vintage pioneer China today from a yard sale for my son. I pulled the under lever down and then I pulled the trigger and I think I broke it because it won't shoot now. 😭 my son hasn't even got to see it yet. Can any one help me? I don't know what to do.can I take it apart and fix it? Maybe I need to replace a spring? Omg I have no idea. I was excited when I got this gun. But I really don't know much about guns yet. I'm still learning. Is there any plastic on yours?
Did you try to shoot it with the lever open? I'm not sure what this was called. But, they're basically all the same design. Give me some more details on exactly what happened.
@@ohshoot444 omg....i didnt break it. i wasnt cocking it correctly. it works. :P thanks for your help though.
That’s awesome!
I aquired this same air rifle from my mom. It was my granfathers. Can a person with a felon have one in his possession?
I think it's probably okay. I've got a buddy or two in the same situation and they hunt with bows and airguns. I'd check your state laws though just in case.
seals are now for sale on Ebay
Please send a link. I couldn’t find them.
@@ohshoot444 search is under B3 pellet rifle
Good morning o shoot
Is the barrel rifle ?
Yes
@@ohshoot444 Nice just got one for 40 euros and the seller had also some without rifle barrel B3 1 I took the B3 2 which has a rifle barrel and although I havent break it I only have shoot 25 pellets its really accurate and powerful with light pellets like hn exite hammer or crosman hollow in 177
Where can I get the parts for this air rifle?
Maybe E bay? I’m not too sure. That’s where I got the breech seal.
The piston seals and Breech seals and sear springs you can get on ebay now But u better hurry there getting expensive to import due to shipping and Covid in China
Wer to buy one????
eBay, Amazon, check local pawn shops flea markets.
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Search under B3 pellet rifle parts on Ebay
Bloody awful things 😀