Air rifles pre 1939
PROTEK SUPPLIES
Stock No 0411
Price: £245.00
Year: c1910-
Calibre: .175bb
BENJAMIN
MODEL E
This early American rifle possibly dates from before the 1st world war or just after. It is a dinkey little rifle with a front rod that pulls out for pumping, takes several strokes to build up enough compression to shoot out a muzzle loaded bb. This example has a very nice patina to the bore finish it may have been blacked originally having worn off or removed over the years. The end cap has the markings in this case a selection of patent numbers surrounded by words "Benjamin Air Rifle" and "MFG Co St Lewis MO (Missouri) pat pending" at the bottom and "model E" at the top. Stock is in fairly good condition probably had a coat or two of varnish over the years. The valving seems ok. Quite crude in comparison with what came later but not often seen this side of the pond.
Stock No 54534675
Price: £875.00
Year: c1885
Calibre: 4.5mm
GIFFARD
CO2 RIFLE
This very nice quality air rifle has been refinished to a good standard. The engraving is still nice and clear and crisp in fact looks good on its newly blued breech block. The rear sight is a replacement we know this because we fitted it! Its a new modern replica. Stock is very nice with quite crisp checkering, some scratches and marks and unfortunately a piece missing off the toe of the stock which has been carefully smoothed off so it does not look too bad. Some tooling marks on the gas cylinder but mostly smooth bluing which is nice and shiny. Lovely engraving on the underside and on the trigger guard. A quality item which presents very nicely.
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Stock No: 0407
Price: £995.00
Year: c1868
Calibre: 7mm
DAVID LURCH
SECONDARY NEW YORK TYPE GALLERY GUN
This is a special rare collector’s item. Made by David Lurch in New York about 1865 to 1870. This is a underlever cocking gallery gun which was later copied in Germany and became the well know Bugelspanner. However this has a totally different and interesting trigger mechanism. This example is in good condition retaining some original finish to the cylinder and barrel the name David Lurch clearly impressed on the barrel near the breach along with some other letters and numbers. Original open sights are fitted, very large diameter cylinder for a double volute mainspring. This had had has had some repairs around the pistol grip in apparently a long time ago, a brass plate has been put over some repaired cracks around the pistol grip where the wood must be quite thin because a lever comes through to enable cocking. The barrel twists to one side for loading and is a very clean smooth bore. Lurch is one of the most well known makers of such rifles and is well reported in various books concerning such antiques. Nice brass fitted butt plate and shaped cheek piece, a good quality air rifle hand made for gallery shooting in New York.
JOHN BULL, BEDFORD
Year: c1848-
Calibre: .30 rifled, .50” smooth
Stock ref: 0641
£3550.002700.00
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This antique air rifle/air shotgun is in lovely condition. The action has some really nice engraving on it on both sides and top, scroll work on the hammer and with the makers name J Bull, Bedford in a banner within scroll work on the left hand side. There is no pitting the metal is smooth and a light brown antique type finish. The barrel is a brown Damascus twist effect in good order and with some light engraving to it. The butt is covered in what we believe to be the original shark skin known as shagreen which is the skin of a shark or a ray. Complete with a period pump with handle, bullet mould for 6 bullets and a foot plate. Also in a compartment is a tub of lead shot, a shot measurer, another tool marked “Baylis and Son Patent” and some wads for the shot. The case has been more recently made to fit this assembly and is a nice quality wood possibly oak with brass corners and escutcheons there is a lock but we do not have the key so have not been able to test the lock. Overall a really nice quality English made air gun. Interestingly and somewhat unusually this has a rifled c.30 cal barrel that fits in with a bayonet fit to the outer .50 inch smoothbore barrel. There is a pin across the rifled barrel so you can not push the ball in too far using the loading rod. There is a safety bypass on this so you can de cock it without firing should a hunting opportunity be missed you do not have to fire it off. A truly lovely item. There is a trade label in the top of the case for J Beattie of 205 Regent Street London. A similar rifle/shotgun matching almost exactly this pattern has been with a similar trade label in the lid so we made a copy of that and put it with this one. We have never seen a trade label for John Bull of Bedford as they were only in business a short period of time being 1846 to 1854 at High Street Bedford. James Beattie was at 205 Regent Street from 1848-
Stock number 5407
Price: £1400.001800.00
Year: c1870s
Calibre: c6mm
ANTIQUE GERMAN STRIKE PUMP AIRGUN
What a fantastic lump of an antique airgun. This is beautifully made, very heavy, very solid. It is a strike pump gun which basically consists of a spring and piston within the butt that is cocked and uses two leaf springs. The mechanism works but it takes a lot of effort to cock those two leaf springs and the power output is not great. This would have been used for shooting darts at very close range. The barrel is massive being fully octagonal and about an inch in thickness. With its original fully adjustable rear sight which is a lovely bit of mechanics and a very nice fine post front sight within an open shroud. This has a double set trigger mechanism, you cock the back trigger and then the front trigger is truly a hair mechanism. The airgun is in good condition with the barrel being mostly brown finish. The stock is nice but with one major crack on the underside that looks to have been repaired but is structurally perfectly sound. massive cast heavy butt plate and very fancy trigger guard allowing you to hold it with all your fingers comfortably. This really is a nice quality item. No engraving, the metal work is plain and the woodwork is plain apart from a heavy large Tyrolean cheek piece and some sort of oak leaf carving on the front end. A really nice antique. Also it is complete with what we believe to be its original cocking handle. Overall length is about 44” and weighs more than we can weigh with our 5kg postal scales!
Vintage wood handle Parker Hale type cleaning rod 28.5” long c1930s to 1950s only £12.00 collection from our shop only. These also fit in to Webley Service air rifle cases/boxes.
COMMISSION SALE
Price: £1295.00
Year: c1885
Calibre: 4.5mm
GIFFARD
CO2 RIFLE
This example is in superb near new condition with nice crisp engraving, all components correct, probably the best condition cylinder we have seen with all its original blacking and nice sharp knurling. Few minor surface marks to the stock but the checkering is still nice and crisp, the finish is original. Fitted with the nice balloon butt plate also fitted with factory fitted sling swivels. This is the second best 4.5mm Giffard rifle we have ever seen hence its being sold we are keeping the best one! The only minor fault with it is some very light browning and lightest of pitting on the barrel just below the rear sight. The rest is smooth and black.
ANTIQUE GIFFARD CO2
Superb gold inlaid and refinished
This stunning antique air gun is nothing less than a masterpiece. This base Giffard rifle has been re finished to a better than new condition and engraved and inlaid with shaded gold in various areas, the workmanship being of the highest possible standard. The stock has been refinished and re chequered, the whole thing looks new and will be a star item of any collection. If you were to commission this level of work on an existing rifle or shot gun we think it would cost more than we are asking for this superb air rifle.
A true masterpiece.
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This is a commission sale, it dates from around 1890 to 1900, calibre is 6mm and price is £4500.00
SOME SOLD ITEMS FOR YOUR REFERENCE
Stock No: 0582
Price: £74.00
Year: 1930
Calibre: .177 RIFLED
SEE TEXT BELOW
This is a German made air rifle with no markings on it other than the serial number under the breech block which indicates it was made in August 1930. There are no markings on the barrel or cylinder and although there is a bit of pitting and the metalwork is grainy there is no sign of there ever having been such markings. So this could be a Haenel product but more likely a Diana for a market where no markings were required. Fairly good condition, complete, all original screws and sights and everything, stock is original with some surface marks and scratches, quite a nice tight action, solidly made little rifle with a nice clean rifled barrel. A new synthetic breech seal has been fitted.
Stock No 0500
Price: £1290.00
Year: c1890
Calibre: 4.5mm
GIFFARD
98% of this gun is one of the best Giffards we have ever offered for sale. With lovely deep bluing, superb engraving, nice and crisp smooth original finish. Stock is very good with original varnish with some surface marks of general but not very much and very light. Fitted with original sling swivels and open sights, everything absolutely as it should be, a crisp lovely condition gun. The 2% that detracts from it consists of a small area of pitting on the right hand side of the breach block clearly its been allowed to rust at some point possibly liquid co2 has got on to it and its been left which is a real pity otherwise this would be a fine gun indeed. But what it is is still rather nice.
COMMISSION SALE
Price: £595.00
Year: c1936
Calibre: .22
WEBLEY
SERVICE mark 2
This is a basically sound and honest example the number on the barrel matching the action, all complete and with original components apart from the breach seal which is a recent replacement. All sights intact and working, the metalwork finish is original a bit grainy going to a dark grey in places a few minor punch marks on one of the pins on the barrel linkage at the front of the cylinder at the axis point but seems like as we said a pretty robust example. Stock has a few minor surface marks but not been rubbed down or refinished. Basically a lightly used sound example. This is a very early 3rd series.
STOCK No: 0608
Price: £76.00
Year: c1929
Calibre: ..177
DIANA
MODEL 23 junior rifle
This prewar child’s or youths gun is in basically good condition, the metalwork retaining some of its original finish the markings on the cylinder being very nice and clear with the Diana huntress discarding her bow in favour of an air rifle and Diana model 23 cleanly and crisply stamped on the cylinder below it. Original open sights fitted, mostly original screws and nuts etc however the rear cylinder pin is definitely a replacement, it is slightly longer than they should be it seems one of the holes in the cylinder has very slightly elongated and a suitable replacement has been found. The stock is good probably original finish but may have been rubbed down at some stage in the past its difficult to tell with one slight flaking of the wood at the back of the cylinder on one side and a hairline split on the underside of the cocking link but does not look too bad. Nice cleanly rifled barrel and a good lock up and a new breech seal has been fitted. This would have been one of the most modern junior airguns before the war and carried on after the war pretty much identical apart from details of the sights etc. a nice little collector’s item only 36 inches long or 1 metre or just about a yard or 3 foot 3, or 3300mm give or take an lb or 2..
Stock No: 0651
Price: £160.00
Year: c1923
Calibre: 177.
BSA
“L” MODEL
This 101 year old air rifle is in fair condition basically complete 1 or 2 screws non original probably 1 in the tap plate a replacement. Has its original open sights fitted although the rear sight blade may be a replacement. The metal work overall is a grainy lightly pitted overall with a brown to gray colour. Stock is ok with some surface marks but no large chunks of wood missing or serious damage just general wear. Does have the number 4 impressed on both sides of the stock for some reason. This is the 2 hole trigger block version with pressed checkering on the stock possibly its original spring is fitted. Most components basically as they should be. A sound rifle in fair to middling condition.
Stock No 0112
Price: £925.00
Year: c1840-
Calibre: .38”
TOWNSEND TYPE
KNOBBLY AIRCANE
This is a nice old English made air cane basically being a pre charged air rifle in the form of a walking stick. It has its original finish and it is one with knobbles on it to make it look like a piece of brier wood. This is in an old made case with a nice quality air pump with a Damascus finish to the steel and a selection of original old tools and key and also unusually the key for the case lock which works. We have put some green baize lining in the case as it was a bit loose inside it. A nice set, no maker’s name as most of these did not have it.
Stock No: 0596
Price: £65.00
Year: 1922
Calibre: .177bb
DAISY
MODEL H (single shot muzzle loading)
Muzzle loading bb and take mag out and load a pellet, it works we did it.
29” long ish
This little lever action tin plate gun is over 100 years old and looks it! The metalwork is rusty overall but they dinarfmakemtolast then. Seems like a good spring fitted and mechanically seems complete. A good wall hanger, not than common a model here in UK probably more in USA. No markings are visible on this gun but our prior knowledge of such items enables us to identify this model.
Stock No 0661
Price: £895.00
Year: c1860
Calibre: .32 rifled and .410 smooth
CRANKED AIRCANE MARKED JOSEPH LANG
This is a superior quality air cane in its original case. It has its original brown lacquered finish with some areas of loss knock marks and general wear but overall still retaining a lot of its original very nice lacquer. With original pump and foot plate, ball mould in its own separate compartment which we have not seen before, key for the cane and also a key for the case. The lock mechanism is a newish replacement and nice English brass lock but the fact its been replaced is not visible from the outside. Engraved on the aircane cylinder face is Joseph Lang London and a Lang trade paper label (more recent) inside the lid. Has a removable rifled circa .32” barrel which slides inside a smooth circa .410 barrel. A lovely quality collector’s item by a well known gun maker.
This solid heavy and well made air rifle is in fair condition, the metalwork overall is brown finish with a patina overall and it almost certainly would have been nickel plated originally as there is traces of nickel left in some crevices. The rifle is basically complete and would seem to be all original components, reasonably tight at the breech, stock is fairly tight on the gun. The lettering on top of the cylinder is visible though not crisp. These are much better quality than the later GEMS which copied these and become much cheaper lower quality construction. This is the original. One of the first mass produced air rifles of all time and a nice collector’s item.
Stock No: 0414
Price: £350.00
Year: c1890
Calibre: .22
QUACKENBUSH
MODEL 5
Stock No 0050
Price: £420.00
Year: c1880
Calibre: c.45”
AIRCANE
This an antique big bore pre charged pneumatic air rifle (actually smooth bore) in the form of an aircane. The finish on it is original the enamel finish has lots of chips and marks of age but has never been refinished. Complete with its original ram rod with brass ferule. With a nice quality period browned metal pump. In a more recent case, o key for the case but all the lock work is present. A very interesting antique.
Stock No 0203
Price: £970.00
Year: c1880
Calibre: .32 inch
UNKNOWN BRITISH MADE (POSSIBLY TOWNSEND)
AIRCANE
This is a very nice quality and condition aircane, it is one with a breech loading tap. In an old but relined case possibly original case for this aircane with a Damascus twist type pump and pump handle and with a single ball mould and a replacement but old made key for the lock mechanism. Also with the key for the case which is not often the case and in most cases the key is missing from the case. The lock mechanism does not lock the case we have found (which is also often the case).
Complete with what we believe to be a horn handle. Retains most of its original black Japaned finish. A very nice example of a 19th century precharged pneumatic air rifle. Also with a letter of provenance from the previous owner the authenticity of which we can not verify.
Stock No 5273
Price: £890.00
Year: c1860-
Calibre: .365
UNKNOWN MAKER (English)
AIR CANE
This interesting old air rifle in the form of a walking stick, known as an air cane, is in good condition, this example is the knobbly finish pattern to imitate brier wood which was commonly used for walking sticks in the 19th century. This example is in a probably later light wood possibly oak case with its original pump, single bullet mould, key and foot plate for the pump. Possibly refinished at a later date difficult to tell. Original bone handle, a nice item.
Stock No 0408
Price: £1100.00
Year: c1860-
Calibre: 7mm (.28”)
JOSEPH LURCH
PRIMARY NEW YORK TYPE
This is a really nice prime antique collectors item. What we have is an American made crank wound air rifle signed by a known maker Joseph Lurch of New York on top of the barrel, it is a very nice quality hand made item. We believe Joseph Lurch to be the father of another gun maker who’s work we also have in stock, a David Lurch. This particular item is in good condition, the metal work to the barrel having a pleasant brown finish, the cylinder a bit worn we do not know wether it would have nickel plated or possibly lightly blued, there is evidence of a light nickel coating over the brass frame at the end what its left with is a pleasant looking finish. Stock is good with reasonably sharp checkering, some surface marks and scratches but no major cracks or defects. A little peep sight is fitted which maybe the original but looks a touch crude but it does work well with the very nice little post front sight which we are certain is original. The barrel twists to one side for loading and relies on a metal to metal contact, it works very well that method of sealing. Complete with a newly made crank lever handle which has been slightly aged to look old and is nicely finished. A really nice hand made American rifle from just after the civil war period from a known maker. Overall length is 43 and a half inches.
Stock No 0570
Price: £790.00
Year: c1937
Calibre: .20 and .22
WEBLEY
SERVICE MARK 2
This is a really nice original condition example of one of the finest air rifles ever produced. The metalwork retains most of its original finish and all componnrts are correct and as they should be. Stock is very nice with some tiger stripe graining running the full length and is in the same very good condition. With a .22 barrel which is original but has no number on it and a reproduction shorter .20 thats 5.5mm metric things calibre barrel with sights on it which fits in to the rifle perfectly. The rifle and two barrels have been housed in a modern case in which the rifle fits well, there is room for a third barrel should a 177 be obtained, space is currently taken up by a vintage period cleaning rod. Also with a tin of 500 .20 calibre Sheridan pellets in English style and a old tin of Webley .22 pellets with about 30 original old pellets in. Parts diagram inside the lid, all in all a very nice kit indeed..
Stock No 0603
Price: £220.00
Year: 1927
Calibre: .22
BSA
S STANDARD model
This is a nice original honest rifle, clearly had some use and is lightly worn but all components and screws sights etc would appear to be the original ones and are quite good. The metalwork overall is black to brown slightly grainy and slightly more worn in some places than others but in hidden areas the original black finish can be found. Has a good spring and a well fitting loading tap. Stock has surface marks and scuffs and light overall wear and a very fine hairline crack which is not open down one side of the pistol grip where it meets the trigger block. A perfectly decent example which has never been mistreated but perhaps could have been wiped over with an oily cloth more often than it has been.
Stock No: 0548
Price: £370.00
Year: C1930S
Calibre: .C4.7MM
bugelspanner
THIS LOVELY antique air gun is in excellent original condition retaining most of its original nickel finish to the cylinder, trigger guard come lever and action block. Smooth slightly greying barrel original open sights complete and all in good order. The barrel is unusual firstly it is rifled and secondly it seems to be about 4.7mm. a standard .177 pellet drops straight through a .20 (5mm) pellet can be used if its pushed in to the barrel a short distance, darts seem to work the best but bear in mind its a rifled barrel. We would theorise this was made for use in a gallery somewhere where they use special size pellets to stop people bringing their own. Further evidence for this is the ring around the cylinder which we believe would have originally been used to harness it somewhere however a really nicely made wooden part has been used to fill in this collar and the wood finish carefully matches the rest of the gun. Clearly made by someone who is skilled at woodwork. Stock has most of its original lacquer finish, the whole look of the gun indicates to us that it is one of the later ones from the 1930s. A nice item. Complete with 3 old darts. No markings or numbers on this rifle that we can find.
Stock No 0638
Price: £245.00
Year: c1936
Calibre: .177
BSA
A SERIES UNDERLEVER
The A series under lever was one of the scarcest of the prewar BSAs only being made from 1936 to 1939, this has a relatively low serial number of just below 600. This is a sound honest example, all original components nothing mucked about with or done to it. The metalwork has gone a little bit brown and grainy, stock has a few surface marks but no major damage or problems, all complete and tidy, mechanically pretty much as it was made from the factory, very good air tight tap. An honest example that just slightly shows its age but has not been abused in any way or form.
Stock No: 0616
Price: £795.00
Year: 1930s
Calibre: .177 rifled
HAENEL
MODEL V JUNIOR REPEATER
This is an interesting antique air gun with a scarcely seen drum repeater mechanism fitted to it to make it a lever operated repeater. The mechanism was designed by Hugo Schmeiser who was Haenel’s chief designer during the 1930s and was famous for many other gun related designs. This example is in good condition the metalwork probably having been refinished at some time in the past but the lettering on top of the cylinder is extremely clear and fully legible and quite crisp. The mechanism itself is complete and working, open sights are fitted, some light pitting on the underlever which is what leads us to believe it has been reblacked. The stock seemingly original may have had rubbed down as no serious defects. Calibre inscription on the barrel again nice and clear, takes 17 .177 pellets in its drum magazine. A scarce variation of a rifle that is far more often seen in single shot version. Very collectable.
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