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Lot 2430: 19th Century Silver Inlaid Germanic Bellows Air Gun

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

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: October 5, 2024

Lot 2430: 19th Century Silver Inlaid Germanic Bellows Air Gun

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

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: October 5, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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19th Century Relief Carved and Silver Inlaid Germanic Bellows Crank Handle Tip-Up Barrel Air Gun

Manufacturer: European
Model: Air Gun
Type: Other
Gauge: 7.5mm
Barrel: 33 1/8 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 739
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Other
Description:

"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

Rating Definition:

Good, 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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