Milita Marked Airguns?

[Josie & John]

Millita was the name used by Pulvermann for imported Langenhan airguns from 1900 to approx the outbreak of WW1. The guns were imported by other retailers too and the same brand can be seen marked Lincoln or Anson to name but two. The airguns were originally made in Germany and sold across the continent under different names. I even have a French one, which is obviously not marked Millita. A good classic airgun IMHO. The first proper mass produced airgun to be used at the dawn of organised airgun target shooting in the UK. All good collections should have at least one

John

[ccdjg]

John Atkins wrote a very informative article on Millita-marked air rifles in the April 1997 Airgunner. As John says, the mark belonged to Pulvermann, and John A found that the trademark Millita was UK registered to Martin Pulvermann on March 14,1900. Although the trademark was mainly used on Langenhan air rifle imports there were a few British-made examples. I also have a Langenhan (FLZ 1) air pistol which is marked Millita. Usually these pistols have no model name other than the FLZ mark.

[mrto]

Thanks for all the info guys,very helpful.That puts Milita marked air guns in a much clearer perspective for me.

ATB.