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  1. #76
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    Sharp Innova

    I recall plinking in the garden in the 80´s with the sharp (I also had a rather heavy HW77k which found less favour once the sharp arrived) only return in doors for a drink and learn that Chernobyl had just kicked off. Having watched the TV series recently I think we all knew very little of what it really meant and what went on.

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    Nice thread revival.
    I would also prefer the Innova over the 77. I don't like heavy guns.
    That's probably why I don't use my Ace very much.
    It is powerful though (18 ft/lbs on 8 pumps, no power restrictions over here).

    Some of my Sharp airguns.

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    That's a lovely collection and display. I like the Innova it's the sort of rifle you find it hard to put down especially if you have heavy rifles I think I'd prefer the Ace or Victory though with less plastic.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ratbuster2240 View Post
    That's a lovely collection and display. I like the Innova it's the sort of rifle you find it hard to put down especially if you have heavy rifles I think I'd prefer the Ace or Victory though with less plastic.
    The Victory has the best trigger of all the Sharp airguns imo. But it is much heavier to pump than the Innova and Ace. The Ace is the easiest/lightest to pump. It has a longer pump arm. The Victory is relatively short. I am always afraid to cause damage when I put the 8th pump in.
    Plastic on the Innova - it makes it so nice and light! It's super good plastic, I haven't had any issues and these Innova's are almost 40 years old.
    But I understand that some people just don't like plastic on a gun period.


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    That's stunning. Is that a Galway silencer adaptor?

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    Sharp Pan Targets.

    Founder & ex secretary of Rivington Riflemen.
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    Not seen a pan target before, I imagine they are very accurate!
    I'm currently resealing a Benjamin 342 and I'm hoping its as accurate as my Sheridan.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ratbuster2240 View Post
    That's stunning. Is that a Galway silencer adaptor?
    Yes that's right!



    This is how that Innova came to me. It was abused but even the plastic parts survived.


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    I love those old ads - “rifled baffles and the unique Galway sound-absorbing material and pressure chamber”.

    I think that means some spaced washers, a bit of cotton wool, and an empty space at the end.

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    Galway.


    Whisperer


    HTH
    Ian
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    Nice transformation and very satisfying. You know it's bad when the pump handle has to be secured. You did well to find the silencer adaptor, unless abused the breech seems to hold up well, but the front pivot plug inevitably gets worn with pumping at least mine was.


    Quote Originally Posted by louisvanhovell View Post
    Yes that's right!



    This is how that Innova came to me. It was abused but even the plastic parts survived.


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    I nearly bought the 2nd one but I didn't recognise it and assumed it was a home made job from photos. I had only seen the first one. What's the difference?


    Quote Originally Posted by I. J. View Post
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    I seem to recall the Galway Innova adapter had a crinkle finish at some stage, not sure if it was early or later ones
    Custom BSA S10 .22 PAX Phoenix Mk 2 .22 Custom Titan Manitou .22 (JB BP) HW77 .22 FWB Sport Mk1 .22 Sharp Ace .22 Crossman 600 .22 Berretta 92 .20 Desert Eagle .177

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    The one on mine looks identical to the galway but also has a sight blade protector hood .
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    Quote Originally Posted by ratbuster2240 View Post
    That's stunning. Is that a Galway silencer adaptor?
    I would say Galway adapter , the mod looks like the Whisperer.

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