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Lot 1288: 19th Century Engraved English Ball Reservoir Air Gun by Cook

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 18, 2024

Lot 1288: 19th Century Engraved English Ball Reservoir Air Gun by Cook

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 18, 2024

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
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19th Century Engraved English Ball Reservoir Air Gun by Cook

Manufacturer: English
Model: Air Rifle
Type: Other
Gauge: 10 mm
Barrel: 30 5/8 inch round
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1659
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 228
Class: Other
Description:

"JAs COOK" inscribed on the left of the action. Possibly James Cook, active out of Birmingham circa 1817-1831. Ball reservoirs were in use since the late 17th century and had the added advantage of being easily swapped out. Air guns of this style were used primarily for hunting. "Wind guns" had several advantages over conventional firearms including that they were quieter, smokeless, quicker to reload, and relatively unaffected by rain. They also required less cleaning since they did not require corrosive black powder. Features floral scroll engraving on the action, trigger guard and cocking lever. It is chambered in approximately .40 caliber/10 mm with a fine-groove rifled barrel, a rotating faucet breech that loads from the top and a walnut buttstock with checkered wrist. Circular brass collection tag marked "R.D. BEEMAN/PRIVATE/COLLECTION/658" hanging from the trigger guard. Provenance: The Dr. Robert D. Beeman Collection

Rating Definition:

Very good with a mix of original brown finish and smooth brown patina with scattered patches of light pitting on the barrel, smooth gray and brown patina on the casehardened surfaces, and defined engraving. The refinished wood is also good, with numerous scattered scratches and dents, a reglued crack visible at the right of the wrist. Absent air needle, otherwise mechanically fine.



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