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    Collectable contrasts

    I was just posting some pics and it occurred to me that both of these are airguns, although at opposite ends of the same spectrum, and one of them is within reach of all of us, whereas the other one is most definitely not.

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    Another contrast I can think of are the Whiscombe and Chinese Lion underlevers. Can you think of others?
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    ...both made in England? ;-)

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    micky2 is offline The collector formerly known as micky
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    Hi Danny, how about a Diana Model 1, and a .25 Brittania rifles. not much difference in size, and both break barrels. but what a difference in price.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Garvin View Post
    I was just posting some pics and it occurred to me that both of these are airguns, although at opposite ends of the same spectrum, and one of them is within reach of all of us, whereas the other one is most definitely not.

    Kolbe
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    Another contrast I can think of are the Whiscombe and Chinese Lion underlevers. Can you think of others?

    Two very similar rifles, but with a price gap of around £500, must be the little Gem and Quackenbush N0 5

    http://www.network54.com/Forum/66179...e%27s+Gem+pics


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    How about extremes from the same manufacturer?

    Diana model 1 vs 75HV or 54.

    Webley Gnat vs Venom Tomahawk or Mk3.

    Spanish "BSA" vs well, lots of things (LJ, Airsporter 1, Superstar).

    Whatever the most horrid plastic Crosman is vs one of the classic 30s through 50s pumpers.

    Modern FWB Sport vs anything else they have ever made?

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    All good suggestions. The top end and bottom end of our hobby are chalk and cheese.

    I must say I miss the days when I could be thrilled at the acquisition of a little tinplate, but there seems to be some sort of 'mental inflation' process that means with age I am not satified with less than eg. something rare, preferably prewar, and in excellent condition.

    Not that I can afford it, mind, but I'm definitely gettting increasingly more discriminating (ie. snobbish!) as I get older.
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    Perhaps not the same kind of contrast, but I was struck by the huge power range there is to be found in spring airguns. This is well shown by comparison of the power house of the world's smallest commercialised airgun, the Bulldog pistol ca, 1904 (yes, smaller even than the Tell 2) and that of a late 18th century "strike-pump" air dart rifle. The spring of the latter is the strongest I have ever come across and takes a massive effort to cock, even with an extra large lever.
    When you fire the gun (from a touch sensitive hair trigger) the recoil and noise is something to experience. I can't honestly say though that the one performs any better than the other !

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    Quote Originally Posted by Garvin View Post
    All good suggestions. The top end and bottom end of our hobby are chalk and cheese.

    I must say I miss the days when I could be thrilled at the acquisition of a little tinplate, but there seems to be some sort of 'mental inflation' process that means with age I am not satified with less than eg. something rare, preferably prewar, and in excellent condition.

    Not that I can afford it, mind, but I'm definitely gettting increasingly more discriminating (ie. snobbish!) as I get older.
    So Danny, you wouldn't be thrilled to buy my little boxed Diana tinplate, and you were my main target market !

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    Kinda miss those days, too...

    Quote Originally Posted by Garvin View Post
    All good suggestions. The top end and bottom end of our hobby are chalk and cheese.

    I must say I miss the days when I could be thrilled at the acquisition of a little tinplate, but there seems to be some sort of 'mental inflation' process that means with age I am not satified with less than eg. something rare, preferably prewar, and in excellent condition.

    Not that I can afford it, mind, but I'm definitely gettting increasingly more discriminating (ie. snobbish!) as I get older.
    Danny, I know what you mean. Last year at an airgun show, a good airgun collecting friend and myself were sadly discussing that one real drawback to having involved with this wonderful hobby for a number of years is that it sure becomes harder to really get fired up about finding (or seeing) anything new and exciting!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Benelli B76 View Post
    So Danny, you wouldn't be thrilled to buy my little boxed Diana tinplate, and you were my main target market !

    Baz



    Actually, Baz, as tinplates go that's pretty desirable!
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