A SCARCE LIMITED EDITION SATIN-CHROMED .177 WEIHRAUCH HW35 BREAK-BARREL AIR-RIFLE, serial no. 2228258, circa 2005, with satin chrome finished 18 1/2in. barrel, contrasting blued breech-lock, tunnel fore-sight and adjustable rear-sight, satin chrome air-chamber with push-button safe and machined with telescopic sight rails, figured walnut 'Export' style half-stock with capped pistol-grip and swivels for sling, appearing little used (some light storage marks to wood).

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