Tx 200

[TommyTheTank 30]

Just got a tx200 and i was just wondering how to tell from looking at it which one it is i.e. mk1, mk2, mk3 ?

[chris k 205]

theres alot of ways here. for instance fish scale stock was only on the mk3 but the best way is to look at the top of the loading trap and theres marks there. why dont you stick a pic up and we will tell ya

[pianoman 3,587]

If it has a bull barrel it's a MkIII Tommy.

 

If my memory serves me correctly...

 

TheTX200 line began as a Mk.I with a normal-width barrel, fitted with a one-piece moderator and lock up ball-detent (similar in looks to the HW97) and the first production stock featured a gently stepped and slightly slimmer, tapering fore-end. It was a really nice looking rifle and very accurate.

 

The MkII used the same action and barrel but the stock introduced the more familiar type design with a straight-tapering fore-end.

 

The TX200 SR was a recoilless model with the Mk.I action fitted onto a sliding "sledge" mechanism (same or similar at least, to the Diana 54 Airking) and a target stock. It was a very heavy rifle, even by target springer standards and didn't last very long in production before being withdrawn. The .177 TX200 rifle in production form, was proving a much better, practical target and hunting rifle with HFT shooters in the late 1990s.

 

The MkIII was the model first fitted with a shrouded bull barrel and tapered forestock. I think this is where the TX200HC carbine made its debut too, with the introduction of bull barrels as standard. Both with diamond-cut chequering and has remained so since the late 90s to early/mid 2000s when the current MkIII was re-introduced with a fluted forestock and fish-scale chequering to grip and forestock.

 

One of these is definately yours!

 

Pianoman

Edited August 30, 2012 by pianoman

[Mawders 595]

And all of them are pure first class awesomeness!

[pianoman 3,587]

They really are Mawders. Awesome air rifle line!

[What rabbit 2]

You can say that again cant you mawders haha

[thursodog 353]

Always fancied an SR, too heavy for hunting Simon?

[pianoman 3,587]

They are really, Chris.

 

I once tried out a TX200SR .177. 12 years ago. It was a brand new, really beautiful, dedicated left handed version, in fine walnut, top Bushnell scope, the lot, offered to me by a dealer friend of mine at a great price. I really was tempted. Set up for seated and/or prone-position target shooting and this TX200 SR would have been truly magnificent.

 

But it seemed to weigh a ton and, I reasoned that such a weight was impractical for a hunting rifle I could carry and shoot all day. Cracker of a rifle though

 

All the best with your new purchases!

 

Simon.

[thursodog 353]

Cheers Simon.

 

All the best.

 

CW.

[secretagentmole 1,701]

The mark 1 also has no anti bear trap ratchet....

[Books 14]

I am really impressed with the level of knowledge on here

[Books 14]

I think Pianoman should have this photo as he's left handed

[pianoman 3,587]

I LIKE THAT!!

 

How do you get this to be an avatar on here? I am a total arse with computers.

[Books 14]

You right click on the photo and save it to your computer, then go to your settings and change your avatar by uploading it.

[pianoman 3,587]

Settings? What settings? That's easier said than done Books!

 

Told you I was crap at this!

 

Simon