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Lot 3288: German Outside Lock Butt Reservoir Air Pistol

Rare German Outside Lock Butt Reservoir Air Pistol with Screw-Off Barrel

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2018

Lot 3288: German Outside Lock Butt Reservoir Air Pistol

Rare German Outside Lock Butt Reservoir Air Pistol with Screw-Off Barrel

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 2, 2018

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,000
Price Realized:
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Rare German Outside Lock Butt Reservoir Air Pistol with Screw-Off Barrel

Manufacturer: German
Model: Air Pistol
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 36
Barrel: 15 1/4 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock:
Item Views: 3107
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 125
Class: Antique
Description:

Most of the lock mechanism is attached to the outside on the left side of the steel action block. The cock and striker plate are on the right side. Part of the plate rotates to act as a safety. The top of the action is engraved "A BAMBERG" indicating this rare pistol was manufactured in the Prince-Bishopric of Bamberg (now Bamberg, Upper Franconia, Germany). It has a beaded front sight on the brass banded muzzle, brass U-notch rear sight, screw-off breech loading barrel with smooth bore, a ramrod below the barrel, and a detachable copper butt reservoir.

Rating Definition:

Fine with mottled gray and brown patina, some mild pitting, crisp markings, aged patina to the brass parts and copper butt reservoir, general dings and scratches, and some dents in the reservoir. The full cock notch does not always hold, but the action otherwise appears to be mechanically fine.



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