KADET 507
.177 cal., SP, SS, BB or Cork, metal barrel/receiver, plastic grip, cocks by pivoting the grip forward and up to the barrel, 11 in. OAL. Mfg. circa 1958.
PARRIS MANUFACTURING COMPANY
This company began in Iowa in 1943 making toy guns (pop guns, cork guns, Kadet training rifles, etc.). They also made a few bolt action military training firearm rifles during WWII. They moved to Savannah, TN circa 1953. BB guns manufactured circa 1960-1970 when the company became a Division of Gayla Industries. All BB rifles with decal, on RHS buttstock, usually marked Kadet or Trainer but w/o model number. The authors and publisher wish to thank John Groenewold for his valuable assistance with the following information in this section of the Blue Book of Airguns.
Previous manufacturer located in Savannah, TN.
PARRIS MANUFACTURING COMPANY Airguns Models
KADET 500
.l74 cal., SP, LA, "Selector Loader" mechanism at muzzle holds 50 BBs, twisting it releases 1 to 6 BBs to be fired together at one time, magnetic shot retainer holds BBs until fired, one-piece wood stock, 30 in. OAL, 2.6 lbs.
KADET 501
.174 cal., BB or cork, SS, SP, LA, 32 in. OAL, 2.6 lbs.
KADET 502
.l74 cal., SP, LA, "Selector Loader" mechanism at muzzle holds 50 BBs, twisting it releases 1 to 6 BBs to be fired together at one time, magnetic shot retainer holds BBs until fired, one-piece wood stock, 37.5 in. OAL, 3.2 lbs.
KADET 504
- similar to Kadet 502, except has army style stock and 1 inch sling.
KADET "X" (MODEL NO. UNKNOWN)
- .174 cal., SP, LA, plastic muzzle piece and rectangular assembly under the barrel near muzzle houses safety, 37 in. OAL, 2.9 lbs. Mfg. circa 1969-1970.