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Lot 304:19th Century European Stock Reservoir Screw Barrel Air Gun

May 17th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 304:19th Century European Stock Reservoir Screw Barrel Air Gun

May 17th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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19th Century European Stock Reservoir Screw Barrel Air Gun

This European air gun dates to around the early 1800s and does not have any visible maker markings although it appears to be of Austrian origin. "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. Chambered in approximately .36 caliber/9 mm and features a screw-off round barrel with a smooth bore, iron lock and sideplate, engraved cocking lever, brass frame, a small walnut stock with an "S" carved on the bottom, and a leather wrapped metal buttstock air reservoir. Circular brass collection tag marked "R.D. BEEMAN/PRIVATE/COLLECTION/065" hanging from the trigger guard. Provenance: The Dr. Robert D. Beeman Collection

ConditionGood, with scattered mild pitting on the iron surfaces and bright golden patina on the brass. The refinished walnut stock is also good with scattered flaking of the varnish finish, cracks and scratches. The replacement leather is also good with mild wear and handling. Mechanically very good.
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ManufacturerEuropean
ModelAir Gun
TypeOther
ClassOther
Caliber / Gauge9 mm
Barrel26 inch round
Finishbright
Stockwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views1434
Catalog page272
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