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Lot 222: 18th Century Liverpool Marked English Ball Reservoir Air Pistol

Rare Documented Engraved 18th Century Liverpool Marked English Ball Reservoir Screw Barrel Air Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Lot 222: 18th Century Liverpool Marked English Ball Reservoir Air Pistol

Rare Documented Engraved 18th Century Liverpool Marked English Ball Reservoir Screw Barrel Air Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $5,500
Price Realized:

Rare Documented Engraved 18th Century Liverpool Marked English Ball Reservoir Screw Barrel Air Pistol

Manufacturer: English
Model: Air Pistol
Type: Other
Gauge: 8.5 mm
Barrel: 4 1/8 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip: walnut
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Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 219
Class: Other
Description:

This exact air pistol is pictured and described on page 169 of "Blue Book of Airguns, Thirteenth Edition" in which it states that bottom ball pattern air pistols, like this example, are considered extremely rare. The smoothbore screw barrel is able to be loaded from the breech end with lead ball, measures at approximately .33 caliber/8.5 mm, and has a wrench lug/blade front sight and is marked "LIVERPOOL" on top. Floral scroll engraving on the breech, upper tang, sideplates and hammer. Checkered walnut grip. Provenance: The Dr. Robert D. Beeman Collection

Rating Definition:

Good with gray and brown patina overall, a few small patches of light pitting, scattered dings on the barrel, and mostly defined engraving. Grip is fine with some light handling marks, a few small nicks at the edges, and defined checkering. Mechanically fine.



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