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Lot 3413:Crank Handle Tip-Up Barrel Air Pistol by Oscar Will of Germany

December 10th, 2023|Bedford, TX

Lot 3413:Crank Handle Tip-Up Barrel Air Pistol by Oscar Will of Germany

December 10th, 2023|Bedford, TX

Estimated Price$1,800 - $2,750

19th Century Crank Handle Tip-Up Barrel Gallery Air Pistol by Oscar Will of Zella-Mehlis, Germany, with Crank Handle

"OSCAR WILL/ZELLA St. BL." inscribed on the top of the frame. Another nearly identical example is pictured on page 965 of "Blue Book of Airguns, Thirteenth Edition". Gallery air pistols of this style were used primarily for indoor target shooting. Features a tip-up octagon barrel that loads from the breech, chambered in approximately .30 caliber/7.5 mm with a smooth bore, and dovetail mounted blade and notch sights. It functions through the use of an included crank handle that is inserted in the right side for cocking in order to fill the cylinder reservoir with air, and upon pulling the trigger the spring loaded piston releases. Circular brass collection tag marked "R.D. BEEMAN/PRIVATE/COLLECTION/1210" hanging from the trigger guard. Provenance: The Dr. Robert D. Beeman Collection

ConditionFine, retains 60% original blue finish on the barrel with smooth brown patina on the balance, a mix of smooth brown and gray patina with some scattered freckling on the casehardened surfaces, and clear markings. The wood is very good with numerous scattered scratches and dings, and defined checkering. Mechanically fine.

Details

ManufacturerGerman

ModelAir Pistol

TypeOther

ClassOther

Caliber / Gauge7.5mm

Barrel9 7/8 inch half octagon

Finishblue/casehardened

Stockwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX

Catalog page235