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AN AIR RIFLE with browned twist octagonal sighted barrel, case-hardened action engraved with scrolling foliage, engraved loading lever, trigger-guard engraved with scrolling foliage, and shagreen-covered butt forming the reservoir (shagreen split along the bottom of the butt): in original lined and fitted oak case with accessories (mostly missing) including interchangeable smooth-bore browned twist sighted barrel with octagonal breech, and brass-mounted browned twist pump, the handle with turned mahogany grips, the lid with folding brass carrying handle and trade label of John Witton, unsigned, circa 1845; and an iron- and brass-mounted percussion military pistol (in poor condition overall, lock, nipple, side-plate and ramrod missing), Birmingham proof marks, early 19th Century
30½in. barrels and 16½in. (2)
30½in. barrels and 16½in. (2)