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Lot #3279

Lot 3278: 19th Century Side Lever Gallery Air Gun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 27, 2023

Lot 3278: 19th Century Side Lever Gallery Air Gun

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: August 27, 2023

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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19th Century Side Lever Gallery Air Gun

Manufacturer: American
Model: Air Gun
Type: Other
Gauge: 27
Barrel: 20 5/8 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1391
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 192
Class: Other
Description:

Air guns of this style were used primarily for indoor target shooting. "Wind guns" had several advantages over conventional firearms including that they were quieter, smokeless, quicker to reload, and they also required less cleaning since they did not require corrosive black powder. This gallery air gun has no visible maker markings, is chambered in approximately .27 caliber/7 mm with a smooth bore, and has a blade front sight, notch rear sight, and is mounted with a walnut forend and buttstock with a checkered wrist. It functions through the use of a right side mounted lever that is pulled back for cocking in order to fill the cylinder reservoir, and upon pulling the trigger the spring loaded piston releases. Circular brass collection tag marked "R.D. BEEMAN/PRIVATE/COLLECTION/1386" hanging from the trigger guard. Provenance: The Dr. Robert D. Beeman Collection

Rating Definition:

Fine, retains 40% original blue finish strongest on the cylinder reservoir, and strong patterns of case colors visible with smooth brown and gray patinas on the balance. The wood is also fine with scattered dents, scratches, cracks in the forend and mostly defined edges and checkering. Mechanically fine.



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