These rifles were produced by the German arms companies including Haenel & Anschutz from the late 1950’s through to the 1970’s and were popular fairground gallery rifles (see page 5 of Hiller’s book ‘The Collectors Guide To Air Rifles’). This is a near mint example. It has a block & blade fore sight and correct adjustable for elevation only rear sight. Its removable 12 shot metal magazine is inserted in to the underside of the rifle by depression of a ribbed metal lever which opens the loading port. The magazine has round counter viewing ports numbered 2-12. The cylinder is marked ‘Haenel Made In GDR (German Democratic Republic)’ , ‘Modell 310 Suhl’ and the barrel has 4.4mm calibre detail. The rifle has a safety catch lever at the rear of the action. The rifle's original wood furniture is clean and undamaged. The rifle is 42” overall length and has a 14 ½” barrel. The weapon's bolt action cocking & firing mechanism functions crisply. The price includes UK delivery. NB As a post 1939 Air Weapon the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act regarding the sale and delivery of this item apply. Sn 23614
£675.00