Throughout his iconic film career, John Wayne embodied the spirit of true American grit, individualism, and bravery. To honor the Duke’s legacy, Air Venturi has announced the officially licensed John Wayne ‘Lil’ Duke .177 Caliber Lever-Action BB air rifle. Aimed at beginners and younger shooters, this lever-action repeater is a great way for kids of all ages to get involved in shooting sports, and start plinking away with a very user-friendly airgun.
“This is our take on a classic design,” says Kristen Coss, Marketing Manager for Air Venturi. “So many shooters have learned the basics of shooting on spring repeaters just like this,” she said.
“When you think of Hollywood’s Western heroes, no one comes to mind faster than John Wayne. It was an opportunity we could not pass up. I wish they made these when I was a kid.” Continued Kristen. “I’m a huge Duke fan and for a young shooter, this airgun is something special. He’s a true American Icon.”
This rifle features a stained wood stock with the Duke’s likeness etched into the butt piece, and the words ‘Lil’ Duke across the foregrip. The big man’s signature stands out in high relief on the action of the gun. Its large loop cocking mechanism makes for one of the easiest guns to cock and lock. The repeater has a 550 shot capacity and shoots BBs with a muzzle velocity of up to 350 fps.
Air Venturi says that the ‘Lil’ Duke becomes a great teaching tool when combined with Air Venturi’s new LASSO scope mount which adds a 3/8 inch dovetail rail to the rifle accept a scope. This feature can help young gun enthusiasts to practice the more precise shots required for the longer range airgunning of multi-pump, breakbarrel and PCP air rifles.
Air Venturi is asking Dealers to visit them at the 2017 SHOT Show, Booth, #2007 or the John Wayne Booth, #15755. There they can take a first-hand look at the officially licensed John Wayne line of air guns, air pistols, accessories and all of the other new Air Venturi products.
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