What are these?

Caldezar

Caldezar

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Looking to find out what I have here. And possibly the value. They were part of a collection I received, but I know very little about them.

First is an a Marksman Model 55 .177. It's in excellent shape, except for two grooves that were intentionally routered out of the left side. My understanding is that it was for mounting a unique scope at one time, but I don't know for sure. Everything still functions excellently though. I was told this rifle is rated for 1200fps, and found some documentation on testing that clocked it at just over 1000fps. I've shot it, and it has surprising pop for a .177. It also has a scope rail mounted on it, with the iron sites mounted further up.

I'd be really curious to know what it's worth in it's current condition. I've seen online prices in mint condition ranging anywhere from $200-$500... so who knows?

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This next one is a complete mystery to me. It's a .22 pellet pistol that's stamped 'Made in Italy' and that's about it. The stock is plastic, and it has a 'C .22' stamp along side the serial... that's all. No clue what it is or what it's worth. But it functions well and it's fairly hefty...

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Any help would be appreciated. I'm not in to airguns so I'm hoping to sell them for some cash towards something else. (Or trade them) But I don't have a value.
 
The air rifle is a Marksman Model 55 is based on a BSF (Bayerische Sportwaffen Fabrik) design produced by Weihrauch in the 1980's, after BSF closed its doors and was taken over by Weihrauch. It is nothing special as far as spring piston air rifles go. New it had a muzzle velocity of about 900 fps. They sold for about $175 in the late eighties. For more details, see p. 14 of this PDF of Rifle Magazine http://www.riflemagazine.com/magazine/PDF/ri109partial.pdf The Blue Book of Airguns, Tenth Edition rates a Model 55 in 100% condition at about $200.

I can't help with the air pistol, but it would appear to be unremarkable. Perhaps there is an interest for it among collectors.

For more and informative replies, it would be a good idea to post this on the Canadian Airgun Forum, where there are a lot of experienced and knowledgable posters. See http://www.airgunforum.ca/forums/
 
You have a nice BSF/ H&W = Weihrauch similar to a H&W 50, of today, good quality guns ,good power , too bad about the stock ...worth while keeping and using. not sure why anyone would cut the stock like that though!!.
1200FPS doubtful....only way to be sure is to chrony it .800 - 900...depending on the pellet......KEN.
 
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