Air guns of this style were used primarily for indoor target shooting. This gallery air gun has a swiveling octagon barrel that loads from the breech, and it functions through the use of a trigger guard lever for cocking in order to fill the cylinder reservoir, and upon pulling the trigger the spring loaded piston releases. "JOHN BAYER/N.Y." marked on the top flat at the breech. Chambered in approximately .30 caliber/7.5 mm with a smooth bore. Circular brass collection tag marked "R.D. BEEMAN/PRIVATE/COLLECTION/794" hanging from the trigger guard lever. Provenance: The Dr. Robert D. Beeman Collection

Very good, exhibits smooth brown patina overall with a few small patches of light pitting, and sharp barrel markings. The wood is also very good with numerous scattered dents, scratches, and a mild crack on the right of the forend. Retains spring pressure but does not properly cock.