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Lot 2430:19th Century Relief Carved and Silver Inlaid Germanic Bellows Crank Handle Tip-Up Barrel Air Gun

October 5th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 2430:19th Century Relief Carved and Silver Inlaid Germanic Bellows Crank Handle Tip-Up Barrel Air Gun

October 5th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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19th Century Relief Carved and Silver Inlaid Germanic Bellows Crank Handle Tip-Up Barrel Air Gun

"F"H"F" in Burghausen" gold inlaid on top of the barrel at the breech. Generally made in the late 1700s to mid-1800s. Tip-up smoothbore octagon barrel measuring at approximately .30 caliber/7.5 mm (possibly for use with 7 mm darts with a hair tail) that loads from the breech and releases with a lever located on bottom. Provenance: The Dr. Robert D. Beeman Collection

ConditionGood, with a mix of original finish and smooth brown patina, scattered light pitting/freckling,nearly all of the gold inlay on the barrel and stock with some scattered scratches and dents, and defined edges and carvings. The brass exhibits golden aged and bright patinas. Absent trigger guard and plate on the underside around the barrel release lever, and an empty hole where a tang peep sight once resided. The tip-up barrel does not properly seat although it latches, the trigger functions, otherwise mechanically untested.
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ManufacturerEuropean
ModelAir Gun
TypeOther
ClassOther
Caliber / Gauge7.5mm
Barrel33 1/8 inch octagon
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
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