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Great Britain, 20th century. Rare MARK 1 air pistol, third s…
See original version (French)
326
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Great Britain, 20th century. Rare MARK 1 air pistol, third s…
See original version (French)
Estimate €300 - €400
Voluntary lot
Description
Great Britain, 20th century.
Rare MARK 1 air pistol, third series, "Senior Model" by the renowned manufacturer "WEBLEY & SCOTT Ltd BIRMINGHAM & LONDON", manufactured from 1924 to 1935.
Calibre 4.5 mm. Serial No. 33399. Third series model with trigger adjustment screw in front of the trigger guard. Rifled barrel. All metal parts in their original bronze finish, worn in places. Clear markings on the frame. Wooden grips. The gun is cocked by tilting the barrel fully forwards to compress the piston located in the large cylinder of the frame. Mechanism in good working order and free of play. Complete.
It comes in its original cardboard box.
Overall length 21 cm.
(Signs of wear and age, in good condition).
Note: The Mark I air pistol was manufactured between 1924 and 1964. The early models featured a straight stock and wooden grips from 1924 to 1935, followed by a sloping stock and Bakelite grips from 1935 to 1964. This air pistol was used for military training in Great Britain and as a recreational shooting weapon for civilians.
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Ref. : 0027055 - 87
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