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    Most Graceful Air Pistol ever produced

    After reading and taking inspiration from the recent thread on air rifles, I thought I would post its logical partner thread on air pistols

    For my mind I feel that one of the most graceful air pistols ever produced must be the ultra rare Brown Pneumatic pistol from the USA. To me it is the ultimate in graceful lines.

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    http://forum.vintageairgunsgallery.c...umatic-pistol/

    Be interesting to see and hear about other sugestions

    Lakey

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lakey View Post
    After reading and taking inspiration from the recent thread on air rifles, I thought I would post its logical partner thread on air pistols

    For my mind I feel that one of the most graceful air pistols ever produced must be the ultra rare Brown Pneumatic pistol from the USA. To me it is the ultimate in graceful lines.

    See here

    http://forum.vintageairgunsgallery.c...umatic-pistol/

    Be interesting to see and hear about other sugestions

    Lakey
    I have to agree with you. Funny these were built in the US and the only ones I have ever seen for sale have been in the UK. Also gets the award for most unobtainable pistol.

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    I can see many saying the FWB 65 or the early Walther series starting with LP53, to the LP3. But to me the most graceful pistol ever designed was the Luger. I would have to pick a air pistol that used this form. Here are my Luger inspired pistols. Hard for me not to pick the rather common Haenel 28. Should pick the Tell 3 but can’t do it.

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    This one is definitely a contender, even though it is a much more modern pistol. I dont know what make or model it is, but you have got to be impressed by the long flowing lines of this gun.Beautiful







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    Quote Originally Posted by Lakey View Post
    After reading and taking inspiration from the recent thread on air rifles, I thought I would post its logical partner thread on air pistols

    For my mind I feel that one of the most graceful air pistols ever produced must be the ultra rare Brown Pneumatic pistol from the USA. To me it is the ultimate in graceful lines.

    See here

    http://forum.vintageairgunsgallery.c...umatic-pistol/

    Be interesting to see and hear about other sugestions

    Lakey
    Crikey - that is one humdinger of a minger. Ugly as a bag o' bastards.



    Now the Crosman Mark 1 is just lovely...

    45flint - those Mod. 28s are absolutely stunning. Beautiful lines and exquisite condition. Me is rather jealous.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lakey View Post
    This one is definitely a contender, even though it is a much more modern pistol. I dont know what make or model it is, but you have got to be impressed by the long flowing lines of this gun.Beautiful

    http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL.../413770902.jpg

    http://pic20.picturetrail.com:80/VOL.../413770903.jpg

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    That's a Joniskeit - Only made 2 models in the SSP variety

    [IMG]DSC04930 by Mark Davis, on Flickr[/IMG]

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    Quote Originally Posted by 45flint View Post
    I can see many saying the FWB 65 or the early Walther series starting with LP53, to the LP3. But to me the most graceful pistol ever designed was the Luger. I would have to pick a air pistol that used this form. Here are my Luger inspired pistols. Hard for me not to pick the rather common Haenel 28. Should pick the Tell 3 but can’t do it.
    l have to go along with the above pistols. but for me it's the plain simple lines of the ABAS Major. the thing that spoils the Brown for me is the pumping knob.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark D View Post
    That's a Joniskeit - Only made 2 models in the SSP variety

    [IMG]DSC04930 by Mark Davis, on Flickr[/IMG]
    Thanks for clearing that up. Do they still produce the model, or it is finished now? Looks like something Robocop ought to be carrying

    More pictures here......

    http://www.network54.com/Forum/40594...+Beauty+Parade
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    Quote Originally Posted by Inspector 71 View Post
    Crikey - that is one humdinger of a minger. Ugly as a bag o' bastards.



    Now the Crosman Mark 1 is just lovely...

    45flint - those Mod. 28s are absolutely stunning. Beautiful lines and exquisite condition. Me is rather jealous.
    More than a passing resemblance I'd say.......?

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    Pre-war Diana Mod 5

    I have a better condition one in my collection but I can't find a pic at the moment!
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    Personally I think the Westley Richards 'Highest possible' pistol is the most graceful ever.



    Only kidding!

    Actually I think the Tell 3 is hard to beat, or any of the Webley slant-grip pistols.

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    And the Winner is!


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    Quote Originally Posted by Binners View Post
    Wow how can you argue that one!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lakey View Post
    Thanks for clearing that up. Do they still produce the model, or it is finished now? Looks like something Robocop ought to be carrying

    More pictures here......

    http://www.network54.com/Forum/40594...+Beauty+Parade
    They can still be ordered apparently. Need to be Robocop to use one in a match

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