MODEL U-FP
.177 cal., 545 FPS, CO2, SS, 8 in. barrel, black finish, hardwood grips, with or without aluminum shoulder "stock" option (offered by the U.S. importer/distributor), 12 in. OAL. Mfg. 1969-disc.
SHARP
Founded by Kensuke Chiba, an airgun marksman and inventor, in 1952 as the Tokyo Rifle Laboratory. Name changed in 1955 to Tokyo Rifle Company and then to Sharp Rifle Manufacturing Company in 1960. Over twenty models of gas and pneumatic guns have been developed by this firm; most of these were produced for Asian markets. This listing shows main Sharp models seen in USA. Other models include: Full Mark, Veteran, Victory, Champion, Champion Tiger, Export, Eagle, Pan-Target 700, Ace Hunter, U-SL, Mini- UD-I and II. Ref: AAG - Jan. 1999.
Previous trade name of air rifles and pistols manufactured by Sharp Rifle Manufacturing Company, located in Tokyo, Japan. Previously imported by Beeman Precision Airguns, then of San Rafael, CA, and perhaps by others.
SHARP Airguns Models
ACE SPORTER
.177 or .22 cal., swinging forearm pump pneumatic, BA, SS, 23.9 in. barrel, 920/750 FPS, leaf rear sight, hardwood stock, rubber buttplate with white spacer, manual safety catch, 38.4 in. OAL, 6.3 lbs. Mfg. circa 1981-1987. Ref: AR1 (1997):...
ACE TARGET
- .177 or .22 cal., SL, BA, SS, SL at 45 degree angle, target stock, adjustable buttplate, and match diopter sights. Mfg. circa 1981-1987. Ref: AR1 (1997): pp. 36-38.
GR-75
.177 cal., CO2, pump action loading repeater, two 12g CO2 cylinders, 19.6 in. rifled barrel, deep blue steel parts, wood stock, grip cap and buttplate with white line spacers, manual crossbolt safety, 39 in. OAL, 6.7 lbs.
INNOVA
.177 or .22 cal., swinging forearm pump pneumatic, BA, SS, 20 in. barrel, 920/720 FPS, smooth wood stock and forearm, bolt catch serves as safety, 34.6 in. OAL, 4.3 lbs. Disc. 1988.
MINI UD
.177 cal., CO2, BA, SS, sporter pistol grip wood stock, approx. 620 FPS, 32 in. OAL. Mfg. 1969-disc.
MODEL 648 TARGET
.22 cal., BA, SS, swinging forearm pump pneumatic, 700-750 FPS, smooth wood forearm and stock with factory brand and model marking stamped in right-side butt area, approx. 36 in. OAL. Mfg. dates unknown.
PAN TARGET
- .177 cal., SL, BA, SS, SL at 90 degree angle, hard wood stock, match diopter sights. Mfg. circa 1981-1987.
TIGER 500 TARGET
.177 or .22 cal., similar to Ace, except has double set trigger, palm rest, special match sights and thumbhole match stock, adj. buttplate, match sling, and fitted case.
UD-2
.177 cal., dual cartridge CO2, sliding action, SS, approx. 700 FPS, checkered sporter wood stock, 36 in. OAL.
USL
.177 cal., CO2, BA, SS, sporter or thumbhole wood stock, approx. 620 FPS, 32 in. OAL. Mfg. 1969-disc.
VICTORY
.177 or .22 cal., push-button bolt action, SS, swinging forearm pump pneumatic, 770/670 FPS, hardwood stock, approx. 34 in. OAL, pictured with Sharp 4x rifle scope. Mfg. dates unknown.