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In this article, for a change from writing historical pieces, I am going to write a guide that details how to disassemble a Record Jumbo. Why the change Jimmie? Well, I bought this pistol rather cheaply at a bring and buy sale some years ago. Bargain it was or so I thought. When I got it home when I soon realised it wasn’t such a good deal. It would not fire a pellet at all….
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This is the FB Record Jumbo, standard model. It was manufactured in West Germany from 1982 to circa 1997. The standard model has chequered walnut grips and fixed sights. On the other hand, the “deluxe” model usually has smooth curved walnut grips and an adjustable rear sight. There is at least one deluxe model that is known to have carved oak-leaf pattern grips.
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The FB Record Jumbo “Deluxe”. Manufactured in West Germany from 1983 to circa 1997. The only difference between the deluxe model and the standard Jumbo is that it has an adjustable rear sight and usually smooth walnut grips. The standard Jumbo had chequered walnut grips. Some deluxe models may have had oak leaf carved grips.
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Until next time, happy shooting!
Jimmie Dee
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