Made by Accles & Shelvoke Ltd founded 1913
According to the firms own website Accles & SHELVOKE was formed in 1913 to commence the manufacture of cartridge-powered captive bolt stunning equipment (a world leader in humane animal killing). The Company is now the world's leading manufacturer of this type of product and exports to more than 60 countries. Within the Company's portfolio is a range of consumable products for the meat industry, and the recently launched Cash Electrical Stunner. Accles & SHELVOKE also manufacture a range of cartridge-operated tools for other industries, such as the Electricity Industry; Marine Salvage and Repair; and Law Enforcement (including the Warrior air pistol). They have also developed an underwater gun for divers.
.177 cal.,single shot,spring piston-concentric piston,cocked by pivoting the grip forward with the aid of a lever which folds down from the grip backstrap.8" rifled BBL,blue finish,vertically ribbed plastic grips marked "ACVOKE" in an oval logo.8.6 in OAL,2.0 lbs,Mfg c. 1946-1956-designed by John Arrowsmith.Accles & Shelvoke
