Airgun Collector

4 Pneumatic duo Larry Hannusch reveals the highlights of his collection and the circumstances around their acquisition 16 From Russia, with love John Griffiths examines spring pistols produced by the Communist Bloc countries after the War 30 Gung ho... More

4 Pneumatic duo Larry Hannusch reveals the highlights of his collection and the circumstances around their acquisition 16 From Russia, with love John Griffiths examines spring pistols produced by the Communist Bloc countries after the War 30 Gung ho stuff! Trevor Adams looks at some of the claims of airgun makers in the days before advertising standards 57 The Belmont School sniper Barry Iacoppi recounts the extraordinary tale of his exploits with a BSA underlever in the school holidays 61 Replica Webley Whiting Leonard Joe provides a pictorial illustration of his skilful recreation of a pistol that was never sold 70 Pistol with a gearbox Brian Uprichard explains what makes the Parker ‘Precision’ crank-wound pistol so collectable 92 A Pope for all seasons Jimmie Dee gives a detailed account of the Pope Air Rifle Pistol and the man who invented it 78 The contributors to this magazine have kindly agreed that their work should be made freely available to anyone wh Less