air pistol

[teddy boy]

hi guys,
I have recently come across what seems quite an old air pistol while having a clear out. its called a Briton mk111. hardly any colour left on it but intact.
it looks very much like the old gats guns of some years ago. can any body give me some info if possible please. ATB, teddy boy

[johnbaz]

Hi Ted

It must be exeedingly rare, I've never heard of one before and google throws nothing up!

Sorry, not helpful


John..

[gingernut]

There is a Briton.
Made in the 1920 s.
Works like a gat.
Could be worth a bit.

Ask in collectables they will know more.

[mrto]

A search will show pics and at leat one that has sold on Gstar for the princely sum of 50 pounds.

There is also this brief thread on here... http://www.airgunbbs.com/showthread....-Briton-pistol


Some pics here http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=...stol&FORM=IGRE

ATB.

[webman]

This is mentioned in John Griffiths' "Encyclopedia of Spring Air Pistols". Natural grey die-cast alloy body. No data known, presumed made 1950-1960 period. Very rare. See info below.

[ccdjg]

Is this the one? http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q...psffdb8861.jpg

Difficult to value - a nondescript cheap push-barrel to the average airgunner. A very rare and desirable British air pistol to the keen collector.

[teddy boy]

Is this the one? http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q...psffdb8861.jpg

Difficult to value - a nondescript cheap push-barrel to the average airgunner. A very rare and desirable British air pistol to the keen collector.

Thanks very much for your help to identify this pistol. That is identical to one I have excepting it seems to have been black, most of which is off now.
I think it could have been a DIY job, maybe not. Thanks once again, Teddy Boy.