John Wayne and BB guns at 2019 SHOT Show
Terry Nelson 02.19.19
I don’t know about you, but growing up and playing Cowboys and Indians was a main stay in my household. Add in a BB gun and the “Duke” or John Wayne and things just didn’t get much better than that.
Imagine my surprise when wandering SHOT Show 2019 and running into a booth featuring “John Wayne Signature Series Airguns.” Needless to say I stopped in and spent some time pawing over the BB guns powered by CO2 or a spring piston system from the Air Venturi Company. These air guns are endorsed by the Wayne family and are officially licensed.
What a great way to introduce young people to the shooting world and an era of days gone by. In addition these guns are just plain fun to hold and shoot no doubt bringing back memories of times past.
Airguns featured by Air Ventui and the John Wayne series are 1:1 size replicas and include:
Lil Duke BB Gun Rifle and Scope kit – a spring piston lever action with an oversized loop lever just like the Duke himself used. Caliber is .177 BB traveling up to 350 feet per second. A stained wood stock features a likeness of John Wayne etched in the butt piece.
Duke Colt BB Revolver – is CO2 powered in a blued weathered look, .177 caliber, MSRP $159.99
Duke Colt Pellet Revolver – is also CO2, nickel finish, .177caliber, in a repeater action, MSRP $179.99
Duke Shootist CO2 Pellet Revolver – CO2, blued weathered finish and ivory look grips, limited edition in a presentation wood box, .177 caliber, single action, MSRP $299.99
1911 Metal CO2 BB Pistol – CO2 semi auto, .177 caliber, full metal frame, MSRP $159.99
The Air Venturi Company also carries a line of hand tooled leather holsters and belts for the John Wayne revolvers. MSRP $45.99
As Air Venturi states “throughout his iconic film career, John Wayne trailblazed across the silver screen, captured hearts worldwide, and portrayed courage in the face of all odds, as only he could.” Well said if you ask me.
You can find more out about the John Wayne Signature Series Airguns at www.airventuri.com
