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Thread: Most Graceful Air Pistol ever produced

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    Quote Originally Posted by Binners View Post
    Superb ! - You need a pair in a case

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    For a chap who doesn't do pistols you did we'll there Pete!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Binners View Post
    I think we have a winner
    A man can always use more alcohol, tobacco and firearms.

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    Yes the Binner's Giffard pistol is totally the Belle of the Ball. Loverly. Elegant AND graceful and also form follows function. Splendid craftsmanship. I wonder if someone could make a replica out of an SMK CP1?....

    Cos those Giffards aint cheap.

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    A little bird tells me that there will be 3 Giffard pistols at Kempton in March. One of which is an 8mm Beauty that I have seen, handled and wept over...

    Who'd be married eh!

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    How sweet it is!

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    Perhaps not in the same league as the Giffard, This pistol has pleasing lines to me . The Swedish Carolus




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    I would also have to go for the Giffard if judging on pure elegance alone, but as I like to shoot my pistols regularly ease of use must come into the equation so the ABAS Major represents the perfect compromise. Being a concentric design means the pistol is compact with very clean lines including the cocking lever which sits neatly under the cylinder.

    This pistol is also one of the very few to have a tap loading system which further adds to its appeal and provides an excellent airtight seal.




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    Quote Originally Posted by Lakey View Post
    Perhaps not in the same league as the Giffard, This pistol has pleasing lines to me . The Swedish Carolus



    Wow really?

    Its rare but I wouldnt call it graceful
    A man can always use more alcohol, tobacco and firearms.

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    Nah. Abas and Swedish Relum are uggggerlyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.

    Giffard is way ahead.

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    Peter, is it the man from Lincolnshire with the Giffards ? Broke open my savings tin and may sacrifice my toy collection.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Benelli B76 View Post
    Peter, is it the man from Lincolnshire with the Giffards ? Broke open my savings tin and may sacrifice my toy collection.


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    Do it Baz, then I can have a go on it!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Binners View Post
    A little bird tells me that there will be 3 Giffard pistols at Kempton in March. One of which is an 8mm Beauty that I have seen, handled and wept over...

    Who'd be married eh!
    You can marry me Pete.
    No tongues tho.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lakey View Post
    Perhaps not in the same league as the Giffard, This pistol has pleasing lines to me . The Swedish Carolus



    Never seen this pistol, I agree I see it having very graceful lines and attention to form, the grip etching, very nice.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Abasmajor View Post
    I would also have to go for the Giffard if judging on pure elegance alone, but as I like to shoot my pistols regularly ease of use must come into the equation so the ABAS Major represents the perfect compromise. Being a concentric design means the pistol is compact with very clean lines including the cocking lever which sits neatly under the cylinder.

    This pistol is also one of the very few to have a tap loading system which further adds to its appeal and provides an excellent airtight seal.




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    I had a chance to hold one of these last year at a gun show almost as new condition. Very well made pistol and the tap loading over the top. But could not get excited as to the form of a large cylinder with a grip. Maybe it was the high price that affected my potential bonding? Lol

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