AN AIR RIFLE with rebrowned twist octagonal leaf-sighted rifled barrel signed in full on the top flat, signed case-hardened action engraved with scrolling foliage, engraved loading lever, foliate engraved trigger-guard, shagreen-covered butt forming the reservoir, walnut fore-end with white-metal cap, and original brass-tipped ramrod: in original lined and fitted mahogany case with accessories including interchangeable shagreen-covered butt reservoir, brass bullet mould for six rounds, and rebrowned octagonal pump, the handle with turned mahogany grips (some light pitting, shagreen damaged), by Matthew Spencer, Lynn, mid-19th Century

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AN AIR RIFLE with rebrowned twist octagonal leaf-sighted rifled barrel signed in full on the top flat, signed case-hardened action engraved with scrolling foliage, engraved loading lever, foliate engraved trigger-guard, shagreen-covered butt forming the reservoir, walnut fore-end with white-metal cap, and original brass-tipped ramrod: in original lined and fitted mahogany case with accessories including interchangeable shagreen-covered butt reservoir, brass bullet mould for six rounds, and rebrowned octagonal pump, the handle with turned mahogany grips (some light pitting, shagreen damaged), by Matthew Spencer, Lynn, mid-19th Century
29¾in. barrel

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