Description
Antique Butt Reservoir Air Rifle. Exceptional highly collectible example of 18th century probably 1790. Antique butt resolve air Rifle. Popularised during the Napoleonic era as a silent, weather resistant and high powered alternative to a flintlock. High calibre air weapons of this quality are exceedingly rare, especially in functioning, unrestored condition. German/Austrian of probable origin the lock is crisp and precise with rigid powerful tension. The stock / air reservoir is covered in the original leather which is perfect, this is unusual as most have burst stitching and severe rot and peeling,
The bore boasts deep rifling with sharp lands. A major premium as most are smooth bore.
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