Early 1919 Midland Gun Company ‘Standard Demon’ .22 Air Rifle. 21266:11. Early 1919 Midland Gun Company ‘Standard Demon’ .22 Air Rifle. 21266:11. .22 Air Rifles

The Midland Gun Co was founded at 77 Bath St Birmingham in 1888 by William Baker and Arthur Herbert Marsh. Named after the Demon Gunworks which was the nickname for the company base, they used a number of ‘demonic’ symbols on their literature and guns. Production of the Demon was thought to be from 1919 to 1935. The serial number ‘60’ is stamped to the underside of the barrel. Midland Gun Co Birmingham Made in England is clearly stamped to top of the cylinder. Measuring 42 ¾ “in length with an 18 ¾ “rifled barrel. The stock is held in place by a bolt that also has the trigger guard going through it. It was noted as being ‘very well made’ when it was reviewed by ‘Shooting time and Country’ magazine. The metalwork on this early example is in excellent condition with very minor use related wear to the top and side of the cylinder. The woodwork is in equally as nice condition with a lovely fine grain *minute hairline split either side of the stock where it meets the metalwork. The steel butt plate is held with two screws and is un-marked condition. See page 154 of Hillers Guide to Air Rifles.

The weapon cocks loads and shoots as it should. The price for this rare collectors piece includes UK delivery. 21266:11.