John Wayne 1911 CO₂ Air Pistol

General

• Brand: Air Venturi (John Wayne licensed)

• Model: John Wayne 1911 CO₂ BB Pistol

• Type: CO₂-powered air pistol (replica of Colt 1911)

Caliber & Ammo

• Caliber: .177 cal (4.5 mm) steel BBs

• Ammo Type: 5.1 gr steel BBs (included BBs in kit)

Power & Performance

• Power Source: 1× 12 g CO₂ cartridge (in magazine)

• Muzzle Velocity: ~320 fps (~98 m/s)

• Action: Semi-automatic with blowback (slide cycles)

Capacity & Firing

• Magazine Capacity: 18 rounds (removable BB magazine)

• Trigger Action: Single-action only

• Shots per CO₂ Cartridge: ~3–6 magazines depending on temp/use (typical CO₂ usage in similar guns)

Dimensions & Weight

• Overall Length: ~8.6″ (~218 mm)

• Barrel Length: ~4.12″ (~105 mm)

• Weight: ~1.98 lbs (~0.9 kg)

Sights & Controls

• Front Sight: Blade & ramp

• Rear Sight: Fixed

• Safety: Manual safety

Construction

• Material: Full metal (slide & frame)

• Grip: Checkered grips (brown / ambidextrous style)

• Barrel Style: Smooth bore

Suggested Use

• Use: Plinking / fun / casual target shooting

🧠 Notes

• This is a CO₂ BB pistol replica, designed to mimic the look and feel of a real 1911 but for recreational shooting.

• Semi-automatic CO₂ pistols like this are usually used for plinking and range fun, not self-defense.

• Velocity and CO₂ efficiency can vary with temperature and BB weight.