Theoben Rapid Forum

Theoben General Chat Area => Theoben Rapid Discussion => Topic started by: OlympusCol on March 22, 2023, 09:12:16 PM

Title: My first Rapid at last
Post by: OlympusCol on March 22, 2023, 09:12:16 PM
Finally found my first Rapid after a while of thinking it wouldnt happen.

Came by sheer chance when picking up something from my RFD for an ongoing rifle build.

He had someone coming in to look at an air rifle whilst handing in a centrefire rifle in trade. Ended up the guy decided to just give up his licence due to not shooting much anymore.

Once gone he pulled out the rifle and wow. Turned out to be a 'VERY' little used Rapid, in minter than mint condition. Came with 2 bottles, and also a CZ match unchoked barrel with writing on the packaging of KevG on here. Though I'm not sure if Kev only serviced the rifle or tuned.

Either way I was having it and got it for a fair price. The rifle is FAC rated so not as expensive as Sub 12's and fills the gap nicely between the S410 I have and the 22LR.

Anyway hopefully some pics

Title: Re: My first Rapid at last
Post by: nevadacowboy on March 22, 2023, 10:27:02 PM
Very nice, enjoy.


From a Hamiltonian.
Title: Re: My first Rapid at last
Post by: Ca_Varminter on March 23, 2023, 12:41:41 AM
Great Looking bit of Kit There!!
Can't beat having KevG paws on it too!!
WOW!
Thanks for sharing...
Keep us updated on How she Shoots!!

Stuart
Title: Re: My first Rapid at last
Post by: OlympusCol on March 23, 2023, 10:13:02 AM
Quote from: nevadacowboy on March 22, 2023, 10:27:02 PM
Very nice, enjoy.


From a Hamiltonian.
Your about 5 mins from me then. Larky boy myself

And yes I'm sure I'll have fun once its setup
Title: Re: My first Rapid at last
Post by: OlympusCol on March 23, 2023, 10:14:14 AM
Quote from: Ca_Varminter on March 23, 2023, 12:41:41 AM
Great Looking bit of Kit There!!
Can't beat having KevG paws on it too!!
WOW!
Thanks for sharing...
Keep us updated on How she Shoots!!

Stuart

Yes I'll keep you posted.

I'll maybe contact Kev to see what/if he knows anything about the rifle and work done.
Title: Re: My first Rapid at last
Post by: nevadacowboy on March 23, 2023, 04:52:49 PM
Quote from: OlympusCol on March 23, 2023, 10:13:02 AM
Quote from: nevadacowboy on March 22, 2023, 10:27:02 PM
Very nice, enjoy.


From a Hamiltonian.
Your about 5 mins from me then. Larky boy myself

And yes I'm sure I'll have fun once its setup


I'm in Derbyshire now. I left Hamilton about 50 years ago to join the forces and never went back.



Title: Re: My first Rapid at last
Post by: OlympusCol on March 23, 2023, 04:59:08 PM
Quote from: nevadacowboy on March 23, 2023, 04:52:49 PM
Quote from: OlympusCol on March 23, 2023, 10:13:02 AM
Quote from: nevadacowboy on March 22, 2023, 10:27:02 PM
Very nice, enjoy.


From a Hamiltonian.
Your about 5 mins from me then. Larky boy myself

And yes I'm sure I'll have fun once its setup


I'm in Derbyshire now. I left Hamilton about 50 years ago to join the forces and never went back.

Dont blame you either.

Then again it was Hamilton I picked the Rapid up from so not all bad I suppose.
Title: Re: My first Rapid at last
Post by: angrybear on March 24, 2023, 02:29:36 AM
Quote from: OlympusCol on March 23, 2023, 04:59:08 PMThen again it was Hamilton I picked the Rapid up from so not all bad I suppose.

I used to know a rather nice Police girlie from Hamilton,

Mind 20 odd years ago now.

Very nice rifle that & looks superb condition.
Title: Re: My first Rapid at last
Post by: OlympusCol on March 31, 2023, 03:34:50 PM
Quote from: angrybear on March 24, 2023, 02:29:36 AM
Quote from: OlympusCol on March 23, 2023, 04:59:08 PMThen again it was Hamilton I picked the Rapid up from so not all bad I suppose.

I used to know a rather nice Police girlie from Hamilton,

Mind 20 odd years ago now.

Very nice rifle that & looks superb condition.

Thanks

Yes I was very happily surprised on how good a condition the rifle is in.
Looking forward to trying it out soon.