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by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Diana model 50 underlever. A history of airguns This report covers: History Findlay Fortune smiles! Not the first Taploader — oh oh! Description Evaluation so far Enough about straight razors and coin collections! Let’s get back to vintage airguns. Today we begin a series that looks at the … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Hakim air rifle trainer. Anschütz made 2800 of these for the Egyptian army in 1954/55. This one has custom-made wood. A history of airguns This report covers: The test Sight in RWS Superpoints Eley Wasps The experience Today’s blog arose from the suggestions of several readers. In the … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Egyptian Hakim was a “make-do” battle rifle, designed around cheap ammo. A history of airguns This report covers: History Development Innovation Cartridges thrown forward Hakim action Accuracy However… Why is the Hakim the “poor man’s Garand”? Corrosive ammo The airgun Summary You have read about Hakims in this … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier This Diana model 5 air pistol is marked as a Winchester model 353. A history of airguns This report covers: Iconic air pistol History Winchester Gun Broker The gun Grip Sights Trigger Expected performance Iconic air pistol Today we begin looking at one of the most iconic air … Read more
Crosman 150: Part 2 by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Crosman’s 150 looks plain and simple, but was a pivotal airgun. A history of airguns Part 1 This report covers: Leave the pipe wrench alone! Different type of inlet valve Velocity test RWS Hobby RWS Superpoint Crosman Premier More on the pistol Test gun … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier Crosman’s 150 looks plain and simple, but was a pivotal airgun. A history of airguns This report covers: Crosman 150 CO2 Benjamin 250 The birth of the 12-gram CO2 cartridge Description CO2 Powerlets leaked More on the pistol Test gun Crosman 150 Today we begin looking at one … Read more
by Tom Gaylord Writing as B.B. Pelletier My Swedish Excellent CII rifle is a multi-pump pneumatic. A history of airguns Part 1 Part 2 This report covers: Most important blog Ammo variations Swedish Excellent lead balls Strange thing happened Lobo balls Known facts Huge size variation! Proof that size really matters What could this mean? … Read more
