I bought a Gat

toysoldier · Mar 10, 2019

I just got back from the flea market, where I paid $8 for "The Gat" 4.5mm air pistol, manufactured in England by T. J. Harrington & Son. It's a heavy, die-cast barrel-cocker, smooth bore and low velocity. The recessed muzzle allows it to shoot corks, as well as pellets and darts. Looks a bit like an Astra 400 with a very long barrel.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gat_air_pistol

arfmel · Mar 10, 2019

I have one of those around here somewhere. Completely useless but fun nevertheless.

Fox Mike · Mar 10, 2019

arfmel said:
I have one of those around here somewhere. Completely useless but fun nevertheless.

I have a Daisy model 188 that also fits that description. Fun but no other positive use. :D

caryc · Mar 14, 2019

Interesting that you cock the thing by putting your hand over the muzzle and pushing it in. Kind of goes against everything you've been taught. :mrgreen:

toysoldier · Mar 15, 2019

The spring is heavy enough that it's easier to push the barrel down on a hard surface. Pushing it on my bathroom scale, it registered 65 pounds. Definitely an adult toy.

caryc · Mar 15, 2019

toysoldier said:
The spring is heavy enough that it's easier to push the barrel down on a hard surface. Pushing it on my bathroom scale, it registered 65 pounds. Definitely an adult toy.

So, I guess that inner barrel pops back out after it's fired? With 65 pounds of force you could just press the barrel against someone and pull the trigger without the ammo. I bet it would get their attention right quick.