Frank Clark Air Pistol. AI 912 .177

**RARE**1923 - 1925 British Frank Clarke Birmingham Patent 110999/17 Titan MK 7 Captive Push Rod / Plunger Cocking , Rotating Block, .177 Calibre Air Pistol. AI 912 - AI 912

The inventor and Gun maker Frank Clarke was based at 6 Whittall Street in the gun making district of Birmingham. He was responsible for several gun making designs in the 1900’s including the Titan air pistol series. The 1st variant Titan was issued in 1917 and into the 1920’s seven different versions all with slightly different shapes and loading mechanisms were created. Our Titan is the Mark 7 variant. On our example the hinged steel cocking rod / plunger seated in the grip of the pistol is pushed into the air cylinder until the pistol is cocked (to prevent damage caution should be taken not to insert the rod at an angle). The rear block the rotates to reveal the breech end of the barrel for loading. The block is the rotated back into place and the rod re-seated in the grip recess ready for firing. The pistol is undamaged with all original blue finish and is fully functioning. The front and rear sights are integral to the frame (not seated on the barrel as with other variants). The rotating block is numbered ‘27’. The frame has Titan Air Pistol model and patent detail (illustrated). The smoothbore barrel is 7” length and it measures 8 ½” overall. The undamaged vulcanite chequered scales have the correct monogram roundels. The price for this rare air pistol in excellent condition includes UK delivery. AI 912

£795.00