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**RARE IN THE UK**NEAR MINT**Boxed 1982 – 1991 Benjamin Sheridan H Series (H20) Single Shot .20 Calibre Pneumatic Pump Action Air Pistol With Original Factory Nickel Plate Finish & Illustrated Instruction / Parts Manual. Sn 23205 - 23205 The American Benjamin company was started by Walther Benjamin in 1899. In 1977, the Benjamin co, bought the Sheridan Co and in February 1992 Crosman bought the Benjamin Company. The Benjamin Sheridan Model H is a vintage multi-pump pneumatic air pistol manufactured primarily between 1982 and 1991. It is highly regarded by collectors for its high build quality & accuracy and are hard to find in the UK . The Model H was available in several variants based on calibre and finish.
Its Multi-pump pneumatic system, allows users to adjust power by the number of pump strokes (typically 3–8). The Model H series of air pistols were introduced in 1982, these typically featured nickel finish and were 20 calibre (H20 model), a signature Sheridan calibre intended to provide better penetration and a flatter trajectory than .22 (The Model HB22: B= black finish were .22 calibre). The H9 / H9A Series were Introduced around 1991, these replaced the original H series. This cased H series (H20) nickel finish .20 calibre example is in near mint condition. The pistol is Pneumatic Pump Action. The air chamber is charged by multiple strokes of the underlever pump action and a pellet loaded into the barrel at a port with bolt in the top of the barrel. The power of the air pistol is increased by the number of pumps. The pistol has a safety catch button on the grip frame. The pistol has all of its original factory finish, Benjamin Sheridan USA manufacturer’s address, model and calibre detail (all illustrated). The pistol is serial number R106105. It’s wood grips are undamaged. The pistol has an adjustable rear sight and blade fore sight. The bore of its 9 ½” barrel is clean with crisp rifling. The pistol is 12 ¼” overall length. It’s loading and firing actions work crisply. The pistol comes in its original Benjamin Sheridan retail cardboard box which contains its illustrated instruction / parts manual. The price for this rare to find in the UK American air pistol includes UK delivery. NB As a post 1939 air weapon the restrictions of the Crime Reduction Act apply to the sale & delivery of this item. Sn 23205
£395.00
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