The left side is stamped with the Brittania name and 'Trade mark'. The top of the frame is correctly stamped 'Cox's Patent' together with 'C.G. It has a blade foresight & adjustable rear sight. It has a 20 ½” stepped rifled barrel with clean bore & typical light rifling and measures 36” overall. This is an excellent example with original wood & metalwork throughout all of which has nice patina. The break action is achieved by a thumb operated, gate type, barrel latch which when pulled backwards releases the barrel and allows the weapon to be cocked and loaded. The first patent for the Britannia style Break Action Air Rifle was dated 1902 and they were produced between 1905 -1908 (see page 12 & 13 of a Collector's Guide To Air Rifles By Hiller). 177 Calibre, Sure Shot, Break Action, Air Rifle ' Cox's Patent,C.G. NB As a post 1939 Air weapon the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale & delivery of this item. The sight is stamped with manufacturer and magnification detail (illustrated).The price includes UK delivery. It is fitted with a Nikko Stirling 3-9x50 AO IR MD Mountmaster Side IR Telescopic Sight in the same mint condition. The rifle cocks loads and fires with a nice tight action.
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It is serial number '1880033' and is marked by the British importers ‘Hull Cartridge’. The barrel block is marked with model and calibre detail (illustrated in image 2). The metal work retains all of its original blueing and the top of the air cylinder is grooved for telescopic sight. It has superb woodwork and rubber shoulder recoil pad. The rifle has a 19” barrel fitted with factory sound moderator and Telescopic sight. The air rifles were available as the HW80 (full size) and HW80K with shorter barrel. Introduced in the 1990’s the HW80 transformed the hunting rifle market. The Weihrauch name has been associated with solid build quality and reliability for many years. 22 Calibre Break Action Hunting Air Rifle With Factory Sound Moderator / Silencer & Nikko Stirling 3-9x50 AO IR MD Mountmaster Side IR Telescopic Sight. **MINT**German Weihrauch HW80K Hull Cartridge Import. The sight bears manufacturer and magnification detail (illustrated in image 2). It is fitted with a Gold Crown 3-9 X 42 Telescopic Sight in similar excellent condition. The barrel is marked with serial number '1442037' and by the British importer Hull Cartridge. The barrel block is marked with model, maker and calibre detail (illustrated in image 2).
The metal work retains its original blueing. The wood has just small light scuffs consistent with use.
It has all original woodwork with figured cheek piece and rubber shoulder recoil pad. The rifle has a 17 ¾” barrel and measures 43 ½” overall. The underlever HW97K was specially developed for field and target shooting. Ever since the HW80 transformed the hunting rifle market, Weihrauch’s range of solid, accurate springers have been a popular choice for airgunners. 22 Calibre Under Lever Action Field & Target shooting Air Rifle With Factory Sound Moderator / Silencer & Gold Crown 3-9 X 42 Telescopic Sight. German Weihrauch Hull Cartridge Import HW97K.