AirForce Announces the Introduction of the Cometa Line
There was a major announcement today that I’m surprised nobody has posted about (or I missed it)
Auto-Numatic Corp. Announces Formation of AirForce International; Introduces First Product Line
(August 20, 2012 – Fort Worth, TX)
Auto-Numatic Corp. – the Texas based parent of industry leaders Airforce Airguns and BKL Technologies is proud to announce the formation of their latest venture, AirForce International. As the name implies, the new company will join Airforce Airguns in the expanding realm of pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) airgun systems.
The new company will be importing and distributing some of the finest pre-charged shooting systems the rest of the world has to offer.
“I have been going to IWA and other international shows for years and seeing great pre-charged airguns,” commented Auto-Numatic CEO John McCaslin. “Most of them are fairly expensive, and generally not imported into the US in any quantity. We felt it was time to capitalize on our experience marketing PCP airguns in the US and offer some of these other designs through the distribution channels developed by AirForce Airguns and BKL Technologies. It was time American airgun enthusiasts were able to buy these pre-charged guns.”
AirForce International is negotiating with top airgun craftsmen in Europe to be able to bring those names to America.
The first to become available will be the Cometa line of airguns. Heirs to a centuries-old tradition of high quality gun making, Carabinas Cometa are specialists in the development of craftsman-built air guns.
Cometa have taken their extensive experience in manufacturing spring piston airguns and parlayed it into the development of the exciting new Lynx PCP.
Cometa airguns are manufactured in Spain. The barrels are precisely drilled and later cold hammer forged in machines especially made for this process. All the airguns are individually tested and calibrated.
Lynx Pre-Charged Pneumatic (PCP) Air Rifle:
Action: Side Lever
Air Tank Volume: 290CC
Barrel Length: 18.5 inches
Butt Pad: Rubber
Caliber: 0.22 (5.5mm)
Length: 41.3 inches
Max Fill Pressure: 3000 psi
Accessory Rails: 11mm Dovetail
Capacity: 13 Shot Rotary Magazine
Safety: Manual
Sights: Optical May Be Installed
Stock: Ambidextrous Blue, Black, or Natural Wood Finish
Trigger: Adjustable For Weight
Velocity: 700-1000fps (Depends on Pellet Weight)
Weight: 7.8 lbs
MSRP: $999.95
Available: September, 2012
Auto-Numatic is the Texas based parent company of AirForce Airguns, BKL Technologies and AirForce International. AirForce Airguns revolutionized the airgun world with the first U.S. manufactured pre-charged pneumatic airgun in 1997. AirForce is now an established leader in the design and manufacture of high performance adult airguns. BKL offers a complete line of US made scope mounting systems for airguns and rimfire rifles that automatically self center on the mounting rail. AirForce International offers the finest in imported pre-charged airguns. Auto-Numatic Corporation’s headquarters, production and shipping facilities are located in Fort Worth, Texas.
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But then they brought it back and added a few hundred to the price tag…haha There’s a marketing strategy for you!
interesting find. thanks.
I’d imagine that they’d have ensured those issues were fixed rather than risk their name.
People were excited about the release of the Lynx and when it finally came out it had some problems and the interest faded away.
Thanks for the “heads up”. It’ll be interesting to see what happens and what kinds of designs will be offered.
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So that is why pyramyd air now has teh cometa pcp, airforce is importing it.
But when they came out they were what a 600-700 dollar gun if I am not mistaken? And hype was there, but when they came out there was quite a few cheesy parts, and it was a very finicky gun. I would not pay 1000 for one, another 100 bucks and you can have a daystate.
I am looking for a heads up when BSA gets back in the states though. A Scorpion SE is calling my name as long as it doesn’t come from the donkeys in the desert Grand Canyon state.