History of the straight stock...

[45flint]

Have no idea but I’m in love, that is very nice.

[Abasmajor]

Although the LJ / BSA Pistol Hand stocked air rifles undoubtedly helped with maintaining a consistent hold, I much prefer the Straight Hand stocks reminiscent of those used on shotguns.



Brian

[jirushi]

Although I can't answer your question, it's a +1 from me for straight grip stocks.
This is one of my favourite pcp's.
I didn't like the Beeman C1, but that wasn't because of its straight grip.

[Geezer]

Unless it’s the same one, I think I’ve seen pics of a similar 77 stock somewhere.

[Geezer]

http://www.airgunbbs.com/showthread....1-Unusual-Hw77

See here.

Mach thought it was a special for Beeman.

[GSMN1]

Thanks for replies to date. So we can surmise that it’s most probably a special created by Beeman. And in limited numbers, so rare. I wonder when and why. And how may? The gun in the previous thread goes back roughly 84/85. (My Mk1 is 85). Don’t know much about Beeman. Any suggested sources to dig deeper?

[45flint]

Thanks for replies to date. So we can surmise that it’s most probably a special created by Beeman. And in limited numbers, so rare. I wonder when and why. And how may? The gun in the previous thread goes back roughly 84/85. (My Mk1 is 85). Don’t know much about Beeman. Any suggested sources to dig deeper?

Here is Beeman discussing rare and collectible Airguns. I don’t think he mentioned this type of stock? Surprising given he is not shy about his contributions?

https://www.beemans.net/airguncollecting.htm