1966 \"ORIGINAL\" MODEL 50 .22 Air Rifle 19956. 1966 \"ORIGINAL\" MODEL 50 .22 Air Rifle 19956. .22 Air Rifles

A German ''Original'' model 50 .22 cal. underlever action air rifle (production began back in the 1953 and did not stop until the 80s; so, a long heritage and production standards were always kept to a high standard), with 'Tap Loader', with a waterproof 4x32 telescopic sight. There is no serial number apparent but 08/66 (August 1966) is imprinted to the cylinder. It is fitted with unfinished chequered wooden stock with a nice grain and rubber butt plate. The rifle is 45 inches overall. The model 50 is an underlever spring-piston air rifle that came in both .177 and .22 calibres, with the .22 not being as common, since the 50 was seen as a target gun and Europeans were already using .177 calibres for that. Maybe .22 was a nod toward marketing Americans, with whom the larger calibre was much more favoured. The 50 was made between 1952 and the 1980’s. The rifle retains around 75% of its original blueing and would benefit from a refurb. The butt plate and pistol grip have age related marks. Made in Germany and ‘Original Mod 50’ is marked to the cylinder. The rifle cocks, loads and fires with a nice tight action. The price includes UK delivery. NB As a post 1939 Air Weapon the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale and delivery of this item. 19956.