In the 1930's, Accles and Shelvoke Ltd of Birmingham manufactured 'Acvoke' Air Pistols and Slaughterhouse Weapons. Between 1931 and 1939 the company produced their Warrior Air pistol. This is an excellent, original .177 calibre example of the Warrior. It measures 8" overall with a 7" rifled barrel. Over time it has lost it's original blue finish but it is undamaged, has no rust & has nice patina throughout. It is side lever loading, has a bead foresight & adjustable rear sight. It's brown chequered vulcanite grips are excellent and undamaged and have Accles and Shelvoke 'Medieval Helmet' roundels. The grip strap is stamped with serial number '5256'. The left side of the frame is crisply stamped 'THE WARRIOR MADE BY ACCLES & SHELVOKE LTD, BIRMINGHAM'. The right ' F.CLARKE'S PATENT No's. BRIT 351268 USA 538057'. The pistol cocks & fires perfectly with a strong spring action. Price includes UK delivery. AI 538
£ 395