Boxed* Schimel GP-22 ‘Gas Pistol *Luger’ .22 C02 Pistol. 20885 Boxed* Schimel GP-22 ‘Gas Pistol *Luger’ .22 C02 Pistol. 20885 .22 Air Pistols

The U.S made Schimel is said to be the first production air pistol to use CO2 capsules. Examination of the portion of the frame where the model number is situated will reveal that the "G" prefix to the model designation is stamped into the frame, whereas, the rest of the model designation, "P-22" is raised, and formed as part of the casting process. This process may at first seem curious, but when one considers that Schimel had initially planned to produce two different models, utilising the same frame, the rationale becomes clear. Those guns that were destined to become the CO2 versions were duly stamped with a letter "G" prefix, whilst the frames destined to become the multi-pump pneumatic version would have been stamped with an "A" prefix. Due to unknown circumstances, no AP-22 pistols were ever known to have been made. According to David *Shimel, the Schimel gas pistol was manufactured from 1946 to 1956 by the Schimel Arms Company. The pistol uses an 8g CO2 capsule that is housed in the grip and has a rifled .22 calibre steel barrel. The serial number is ‘501X’ which is stamped to the left hand side above the grip. The cast zinc alloy frame (Mazak) has developed a nice patina *see images. The black plastic grips are undamaged and intact. The pistol has new seals and fires with a strong action. The scarce original box is worn but intact * two corners are loose but intact*. The price for this original boxed pistol 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. 20885.