IHP Airpistol 0.177
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IHP Airpistol 0.177 | |
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IHP Airpistol 0.177 | |
Type | Air pistols |
Place of origin | ![]() |
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]