The brand has a strong following.
A .22 Rapid 7 PCP air rifle by Theoben.
Sold for £187 by Bonhams in 2015 Credit: Bonhams
Around thirty years ago, Theoben airguns were a popular and sought-after brand in the UK.
Yet in October 2012 Theoben went into receivership in the UK and Managing Director Martin Rutterford set the Theoben name up in the USA under the banner of Rapid Air Weapons (RAW). UK fans of the Theoben name mourned the passing of a strong, successful British airgun company.
Now, after nearly a decade off the shelves in the UK, Theoben is coming back. Elite Optical has now been appointed as the exclusive UK distributor for RAW as well as Airforce airguns (formerly Gunpower). This partnership will mark the increased availability of both AirForce Airguns and RAW products in the UK.