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

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 17, 2024

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

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 17, 2024

Estimated Price: $1,500 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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19th Century European Stock Reservoir Screw Barrel Air Gun

Manufacturer: European
Model: Air Gun
Type: Other
Gauge: 9 mm
Barrel: 26 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1353
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 272
Class: Other
Description:

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

Rating Definition:

Good, 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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