C. G. Haenel Air Pistol. AI 852 .177

**RARE**1927-1936 German Haenel Model 28 (1928) .177 Calibre Break Action Air Pistol. AI 852 - AI 852

Haenel Model 1928 Air Pistols were produced by C.G. Haenel Suhl Thuringer Wald Germany between 1927 & 1936 (see page 88 of Hiller's book 'The Collectors’ Guide To Air Pistols 3rd Edition'). This is an original rare to find Haenel Model 1928 .177 calibre break action air pistol. It has a 4 ¼” barrel with clean bore & correct shallow rifling & measures 10 ½” overall. It has a block & blade foresight & adjustable rear sight. The undamaged wood grips of this example are correctly inlaid with Haenel signature brass medallions. The top of the cylinder is crisply marked 'Haenel Mod .28 Brit Pat No. 277265 DRP’. The right side of the cylinder is stamped 'Made In Germany' & the left side of the barrel 'Cal 4.5mm (.177)*’ calibre detail. The butt of the grip frame is stamped with serial number ‘18567’. These pistols have an unusual cocking action. A knurled steel button on the right side of the trigger guard releases the cylinder from the grip frame and the cylinder is pulled upwards to break open the pistol and cock it. The barrel breaks to allow loading of a pellet. The pistol cocks and fires crisply. It retains its original finish with even aged patina throughout. The price includes UK delivery. AI 852

£375.00