IHP Airpistol 0.177
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| IHP Airpistol 0.177 | |
|---|---|
 IHP Airpistol 0.177 | |
| Type | Air pistols |
| Place of origin | India |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Indian Hume Pipe Co. Ltd (National Rifles Division) |
| Variants | IHP Airpistol 0.22 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 1.2 kg |
| Length | 350 mm |
| Barrel length | 165 mm |
| Cartridge | Diabolo air gun pellets |
| Caliber | 4.5 mm (0.177 in) |
| Action | Break barrel |
| Rate of fire | Single Shot |
| Muzzle velocity | 415 feet per second (126 m/s) |
| Effective firing range | 10 metres. |
| Sights | Open |
The IHP Airpistol 0.177 (also known as IHP Scout) is a single shot .177 calibre break barrel, spring-piston air pistol.[1] It is manufactured by National rifles division of the Indian Hume Pipe Co. Ltd of Ahmedabad, India.[2] This gun has open micro adjustable sights with globe sight on the front. It has an adjustable trigger and a rifled barrel although not designed for high-precision shooting. The Pistol grip is wooden and heavy but not ergonomic. The gun can not be dry-fired without charging.[3]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "IHP "National" air rifles & pistols - Indians for Guns".
- ^ "IHP > Products > Sports Rifles > Rifle Product Gallery".
- ^ "Airgun India - Home". Archived from the original on 2010-02-24. Retrieved 2009-05-27.
Bibliography[edit]
- IHP Airpistol (.177) owners manual, n.d.