Unique/Mint* The Haenel Model 28 with Bespoke Hardwood Case Containing Two Barrels .177 & .22 and Accessories. 21624. Unique/Mint* The Haenel Model 28 with Bespoke Hardwood Case Containing Two Barrels .177 & .22 and Accessories. 21624. .177 & .22 Air Pistols

Hugo Schmeisser designed this pistol in 1927, but production didn’t start until around 1933. It continued up to the start of WWII, but ended there. Approximately 25,000 model 28s were made, along with a few thousand earlier unnumbered guns. You cannot help but notice the similarity of the shape to the famous P08 or Luger, which has given rise to speculation that Haenel 28s were used for military training. Germany did make use of many long airguns as rifle trainers. The trigger is a single-stage. The pull is even and breaks at 7 lbs. The front sight is a barleycorn mounted on a dovetail. The rear is a V-notch mounted on an adjustable leaf with its own dovetail. Adjustment comes via a small screw at the back of the leaf. The serial number of this example is 22073 which is stamped to the base of the strap. The grips and main body of the pistol are in excellent condition. The pistol comes with the two interchangeable barrels .177 & .22 it makes this a very useable piece. The handmade hardwood case has been modelled to fit the pistol perfectly and to accommodate the extra barrel, felt lined pellet tins and cleaning brush. This is a true one-off and a must for the collector or enthusiast. The pistol cocks and fires perfectly with a strong spring action. The price includes UK delivery. NB As a post 1939 Air Pistol the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale & delivery of this item. 21624.