Most graceful air rifle ever designed?

[Benelli B76]

Yes. At some point someone will mention the BSF S80, and the rest of us will throw up.

Has the lovely Sterling HR 81 not been on this thread yet ? There's a chance for gingernut then.

Baz

[DT Fletcher]

I started this probably time to end it?

A nice 1949 Crosman model 101 with all the 1949-specific trimmings.

The crinkle paint, the rear sight, the hammer knob, bolt retainer are all unique to guns produced in 1949.

1949 was a pivotal year for Crosman: lons of stuff going on with the introduction of CO2 guns, etc. It was also the last year of production for the model 101. Interesting that one of the most desirable 101 versions is this 1949 model. Pretty darn rare, too.

[micky2]

To many to chose from.

[45flint]

A nice 1949 Crosman model 101 with all the 1949-specific trimmings.

The crinkle paint, the rear sight, the hammer knob, bolt retainer are all unique to guns produced in 1949.

1949 was a pivotal year for Crosman: lons of stuff going on with the introduction of CO2 guns, etc. It was also the last year of production for the model 101. Interesting that one of the most desirable 101 versions is this 1949 model. Pretty darn rare, too.

This gun had me when I saw the diablo cocking knob. Knew what it was I think from one of your write ups. Put in here as a bit of a joke, I think these might win the steampunk award compared to the BSA MK2 but I do love their look, kind of like the charm of the Webley MK2?

[JSD]

hi all, the mk1 airsporter.. sheridan supergrade 1947/1953.. webley mk111..

( shauns spartan stutzen / maple stock.. ) imperial double express/25 made 1986/1987..

steve wilkins ripley xl1.. sheridan chrome circa/ 1966 maple stock..

venom ultraglide/ airmasters thumbhole.. crosman town/country .22

bsa improved model d circa 1908 ish.. kind rgds.. J.S.D.

[DT Fletcher]

This gun had me when I saw the diablo cocking knob. Knew what it was I think from one of your write ups. Put in here as a bit of a joke, I think these might win the steampunk award compared to the BSA MK2 but I do love their look, kind of like the charm of the Webley MK2?

The 101 with the most "graceful" lines is the first (1925) model. Of course, it didn't hold up very well so finding a nice looking one is extremely difficult.

[Geezer]

Has the lovely Sterling HR 81 not been on this thread yet ? There's a chance for gingernut then.

Baz

About as graceful as an Italian Carcano or a French Berthier.

Apart from the L2A3 "small metal gun", all Sterling products were a bit useless. I currently own an HR81 (very poor) and used to own a Dagenham AR-180 (truly awful).

[averageplinker]

Haven't caught this thread in a little while; has anyone suggested the Airsporter Stutzen? Yummy!

[Lakey]

I have always thought the lines of this long barrelled Millita, with the high combed stock, very graceful. What do you think?




Lakey

[Benelli B76]

I have always thought the lines of this long barrelled Millita, with the high combed stock, very graceful. What do you think?




Lakey

Always thought this type design air rifle is the most elegant. They seem to have got the cylinder diameter and length just right for decent power output. I am a sucker for buying these from my RFD mate as he gets quite a few in, the rarest I have is a baby Haenel 45, and I fancy a rare Midland .22 I am busy on for him.

Baz

[Lakey]

Always thought this type design air rifle is the most elegant. They seem to have got the cylinder diameter and length just right for decent power output. I am a sucker for buying these from my RFD mate as he gets quite a few in, the rarest I have is a baby Haenel 45, and I fancy a rare Midland .22 I am busy on for him.

Baz

Yes love the baby Haenel. Dont often come across those.

To be honest, a lot of the "between the wars (ish) type guns followed the same theme and looks, so early Diana Mod 27's, Millitas, Demons, Greeners, Tell's, Precisions, Haenels, even the slightly later BSA breakdown, all had similar lines. Simple but effective was the order of the day.

Lakey

[Mark D]

[IMG]DSC00847 (1) by Mark Davis, on Flickr[/IMG]

These are 'graceful'

[johnbaz]

[IMG]DSC00847 (1) by Mark Davis, on Flickr[/IMG]

These are 'graceful'

Beautiful!, 'Howa 55'?

I just swapped my old polished Crosman 1322 for this little Haenel mod1,The stock is amazing, The chap said it was made of Elm!!





Whilst the gun isn't 'Beautiful' I think the stock is gawjuss!!





BTW, The Crosman has never worked correctly but the fella wasn't bothered, He was a tinkerer!!


John

[Brickhill]

I love the lines of my Stutzen.

[Phil B]

The stand outs (that I’ve owned) for me are;

Air arms Prosport.

ISP Spartan.

Sheridan Blue streak,!early 60’s rocker safety.

PH Phoenix

All gorgeous.