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CIRCA 1850
Details
A Cased 68-bore Walking-Stick Air Gun
Circa 1850
In two parts connected by a threaded joint, and with knobs in imitation of blackthorn, painted black overall (some chips), and with ivory pommel, iron stud trigger, removable rifled brass inner tube, and brass-mounted ramrod with ferrule: in associated lined oak case (partitions loose) with accessories including pump, brass gang mould, and cocking key
38½in. (97.8cm.)
Circa 1850
In two parts connected by a threaded joint, and with knobs in imitation of blackthorn, painted black overall (some chips), and with ivory pommel, iron stud trigger, removable rifled brass inner tube, and brass-mounted ramrod with ferrule: in associated lined oak case (partitions loose) with accessories including pump, brass gang mould, and cocking key
38½in. (97.8cm.)
Literature
W. Keith Neal and D.H.L. Back, British Gunmakers Their Trade Cards, Cases and Equipment 1760-1860, plate 550 (accessories only)
Exhibited
The Game Fair, Longleat House, 1962
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.