"J. BANDLE/260 MAIN ST." and "CIN. O" marked on the top barrel flat. Tip-up octagon barrel that releases with a bottom latch and loads from the breech. Trigger guard pulled downwards, serving as the cocking lever in order to fill the cylinder air reservoir, and upon pulling the trigger the spring loaded piston releases. Chambered in approximately .28 caliber/7 mm with a smooth bore. Circular brass collection tag marked "R.D. BEEMAN/PRIVATE/COLLECTION/093" hanging from the trigger guard lever. Similar examples are photographed and described on page 99 of "Blue Book of Airguns, Thirteenth Edition." Provenance: The Dr. Robert D. Beeman Collection

Very good, the barrel exhibits a mix of refinished brown finish and brown patina with some patches of light surface corrosion, partially worn maker markings, and the brass exhibits a golden aged patina. The reoiled stock is also very good with numerous scattered scratches and handling marks, and recut checkering. The stock is slightly loose fitting. Mechanically fine.