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Speedy aka Hercules Air Rifle

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Speedy aka Hercules Air Rifle.

 

Also known as the 'Hercules', sold by G Clyde Bell as the 'Speedy'. In the 1930s Bell transferred the 'Speedy' name to the Diana model 15. Seen with at least three types of latch.

Pre-WW2. Advertised as the 'Hercules' in Germany in 1909. Unmarked.

The above information is from John Atkins in Air Gunner January 2016.

See this thread attributing the Speedy to Fritz Langenhan:

https://forum.vintageairgunsgallery.com/hercules/information-on-origins-of-hercules-speedy-boys-gem-pistol/

 

 

With thanks to David for these pics:

 

Speedy in David Swan collection:


   
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