what is this 'UNUSUAL PNEUMATIC BOLT ACTION AIR PISTOL' please? (auction lot)

[chieffool]

It is the first version Eureka, typified by its lack of trigger guard, and it is quite a bit rarer than the later Eurekas with trigger guard, which are more usually referred to as "Bedford and Walkers". This first version also has a more slender plunger rod than the others. Unfortunately in this version the knob missing from the plunger is not just a simple knob but also slides over the barrel, so it is a bit difficult to replace. Not impossible though, and well worth the hassle given the rarity of the pistol. The upper example shows a replacement slider that I made, and the lower example shows a pistol with its original slider.
I would happy to send you details .

WOW. Seriously Impressive work.

I was thinking of possibly recreating as a casting in aluminium (based on other pics of the 'coarser' plunger ends i saw on another site), but now realise from your pics that this First version (without trigger guard) is more of a challenge. I like a challenge, but trying to work out how on earth you managed to make yours?

Haven't managed to 'win it' yet - though notice already bids coming in.
Grrrr (curses)

[Garvin]

Haven't managed to 'win it' yet - though notice already bids coming in.
Grrrr (curses)

I'm afraid the surest way to enourage rival bids is to draw attention to it... sad but true.

[Huttles94]

Anyone know what this is?

https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/a...1-a84a0115d82e

I found that the makers have made pistols before but cant find much about any rifles.

The only thing I can think of is that it was made to commemorate the Olympics in 1936 Nazi Germany (Hence the Olympia Mod 36).

Looks nice but I would guess it shoots bb's(?)

So not my thing really.

Although I am eyeing up some of them BSA's........

[johnbaz]

Anyone know what this is?

https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/a...1-a84a0115d82e

I found that the makers have made pistols before but cant find much about any rifles.

The only thing I can think of is that it was made to commemorate the Olympics in 1936 Nazi Germany (Hence the Olympia Mod 36).

Looks nice but I would guess it shoots bb's(?)

It looks to be the same 4.4mm lead BB 'Rifled' action that are used in the Anshutz mod 275 to me!




John

[chieffool]

I'm afraid the surest way to enourage rival bids is to draw attention to it... sad but true.

I know. But realistically 'they' are going to find out anyway - and at least we all get to chat about it.