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  • Lot #24
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Lot 24: 19th Century Brass Barrel Cylinder Reservoir Air Gun

Lot 24: 19th Century Brass Barrel Cylinder Reservoir Air Gun

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19th Century Brass Barrel Cylinder Reservoir Air Gun

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Air Gun
Type: Other
Gauge: 30
Barrel: 21 3/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 439
Item Interest: Average
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Class: Other
Description:

An 18th century air gun such as this would have been used primarily for indoor target shooting. No maker markings visible. The brass round barrel loads at the top of the breech with a sliding brass breech cover, chambered in approximately .30 caliber/7.5 mm (possibly for use with 7 mm darts with a hair tail), post front sight, an empty hole where a rear sight likely once resided on top of the rear barrel band, a winding mechanism accessible from the left that cocks the piston inside the brass cylinder air reservoir located behind the barrel (requires a key for cocking, not included), and fitted with a walnut stock. Circular brass collection tag marked "R.D. BEEMAN/PRIVATE/COLLECTION/2102" hanging from the trigger guard. NOTE: Due to state and local laws, this lot is not available for purchase or transfer to residents of Illinois, New Jersey, Rhode Island or Delaware. Provenance: The Dr. Robert D. Beeman Collection

Rating Definition:

Fine, exhibits attractive golden bright lightly aged patina on the brass. The wood is very good with scattered scratches and handling marks, an absent sliver on the bottom front edge of the left wood cover, some chips and cracks, and remains solid. Mechanically untested.



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