IHP Airpistol 0.177

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]

IHP Airpistol 0.177
IHP Airpistol 0.177
TypeAir pistols
Place of originIndia
Production history
ManufacturerIndian Hume Pipe Co. Ltd (National Rifles Division)
VariantsIHP Airpistol 0.22
Specifications
Mass1.2 kg
Length350 mm
Barrel length165 mm

CartridgeDiabolo air gun pellets
Caliber4.5 mm (0.177 in)
ActionBreak barrel
Rate of fireSingle Shot
Muzzle velocity415 feet per second (126 m/s)
Effective firing range10 metres.
SightsOpen

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References

Bibliography

  • IHP Airpistol (.177) owners manual, n.d.
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