Unusual air pistol advice

[cptman]

Guys I'm trying to find out an info on a pistol marked sgs Duo 300 and any possible value it has what looks like a pneumatic cylinder inside but it actually spring powered externally it looks like a FAS any help would be appreciated
cheers Pete.
NOW IN SALES SECTION
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[Garvin]

Guys I'm trying to find out an info on a pistol marked sgs Duo 300 and any possible value it has what looks like a pneumatic cylinder inside but it actually spring powered externally it looks like a FAS any help would be appreciated
cheers Pete.

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One here, Pete:

http://www.network54.com/Forum/68145...g+Guns+Duo+300

[cptman]

Thanks Garvin.
Any idea of value?
Pete.

[trevor1]

I guess because it looked a bit like that sweet pneumatic?
http://cinedux.com/sundry-airguns.php

[I. J.]

Target Sports of Bolton imported a batch of these direct from Italy in the mid 80's. I remember working on them and shall we just say I worked on them a lot. I remember there being no anti bear trap which made it 'inetersting' when working on a faulty trigger.

ATB
Ian

[ccdjg]

For collectors of the quirky, the Duo 300 is actually quite an interesting pistol with some unique features. It is the only springer with a hinged air cylinder that lifts up during cocking, and in addition the piston is pulled back by a telescoping pull rod, which extends to about twice its length at the extreme of the cocking stroke. While not exactly desirable as a quality shooter, if you want one of these for your collection they will be hard to find. They were only made over the period 1985-1988, and in addition they probably had a poor survival rate.