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  1. 05-03-2010, 06:56 PM #1
    Prewar
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    "Certus" by Cogswell & Harrison

    Has anyone seen/ tried one of these? They look really nice
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  2. 05-03-2010, 07:10 PM #2
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    like this.....

    http://www.rifleman.org.uk/Cogswell_...rtus_rifle.htm
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  3. 05-03-2010, 07:13 PM #3
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    er...no!

    Have a look: http://www.beemans.net/images/Certus-C+H.jpg
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  4. 05-03-2010, 07:22 PM #4
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    That's an amazing looking pistol, it looks lethal and complicated but very nice and I want one
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  5. 05-03-2010, 07:25 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Prewar View Post
    er...no!

    Have a look: http://www.beemans.net/images/Certus-C+H.jpg
    BLIMEY!..I thought a Westley Richards was a handfull of metal
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  6. 05-03-2010, 07:29 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Oldandshaky View Post
    That's an amazing looking pistol, it looks lethal and complicated but very nice and I want one
    I want one first
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  7. 05-03-2010, 08:05 PM #7
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    I wonder what they cost? I found this link to some other pictures and information, it seems to be an earlier version of a "Ratcatcher" with a detachable stock making it into a carbine , I'd love to see some pictures of one, and I want one even more now

    http://www.airgunbbs.com/forums/showthread.php?t=311315
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  8. 05-03-2010, 08:37 PM #8
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    I had one some years ago, quite rare and sought after.

    Horrid to shoot
    A man can always use more alcohol, tobacco and firearms.
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  9. 05-03-2010, 09:08 PM #9
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    Who gives a toss what they shoot like - just collect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Always ready to buy another Webley pistol and another and . . . .
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  10. 05-03-2010, 09:23 PM #10
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    Sold it for four figures

    I care even less what it was like to shoot
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  11. 06-03-2010, 12:31 AM #11
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    The 'Certus' Air Pistol/Rifle is a very rare beast indeed. They were not produced for very long and I believe were not very popular/sucessful as airguns go. If i remember correctly they could be supplied with a fully fitted out case and an optional detachable shoulder stock which turned the pistol into a carbine. I saw one for sale at an aution once in London and it made around £1800 I think. That was when you could get a good Webley Senior for £50.

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  12. 06-03-2010, 10:45 AM #12
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    Hee ara couple of pictures I have on the computer

    http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL158.../299004783.jpg


    And an article that was in one of the mags a few years ago

    http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL158.../299116470.jpg


    http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL158.../299116471.jpg


    Lovely pistol if you are lucky enough to find one/ be able to afford one


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  13. 06-03-2010, 11:23 AM #13
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    Certus Pistol

    Must agree with Richard H, very rare and collectable.The one I had, needed both hands and both forefingers to pull the trigger.Sold in auction for well into four figures..
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  14. 06-03-2010, 01:13 PM #14
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    Saw one for sale at an arms fair recently around the £1100 mark. A rare beast indeed.

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