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Jirushi
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April 01, 2023, 02:45:29 PM »
After a few months, my little Bowkett multipump is ready.
It needed tlc, and a friend helped me to install open sights.
I love how John Bowkett thinks out of the box. His designs are full of ingenuity.
To load a pellet, you swing the barrel to the right. Will add a photo of that later.
This gun came in a wooden case with a longer .22 barrel, and a .25 barrel. Changing barrels can be done quickly.
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That certainly is an interesting design Louis and very handsome to boot. Nice…
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That is very cool
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April 01, 2023, 09:53:15 PM »
I like it. Please show and tell more of the rifle.
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April 02, 2023, 01:01:46 PM »
John made this gun in the late eighties/early nineties.
I believe he used some parts from the Titan Mohawk single stroke pneumatic, but the valving is similar to his JB1, which was the Mohawk's predecessor.
This little gun is a multistroke pneumatic. John told me that he used to hunt rabbits with it.
The action can also be used in a pistol stock (is that the correct term?). I will add photos of that later.
The block on the barrel is dovetailed to use a pistol scope.
I think the breech isn't dovetailed because the barrel swings to load a pellet; I guess having a scope on the breech wouldn't be accurate enough?
It would be a lot easier though, and more attractive, as I find using a pistol scope on a carbine "suboptimal".
The overall length with the carbine .22 barrel is 27,5" (70 cm).
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April 02, 2023, 06:08:34 PM »
Really nice.. thanks for sharing.
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Beautiful gun Louis!
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Awesome!
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