A German air rifle with a ball-shaped air reservoir, circa 1780 Smooth two-stage barrel, octagonal then round, with inserted brass bore in 10 mm calibre. Dovetailed brass front sight and iron rear sight. Iron, spring-loaded mechanism with unscrewable air reservoir made from copper on the bottom. Three-piece, carved walnut stock with horn nose, patch-box and smooth brass furniture. Later wooden ramrod with bone tip. Length cm. historic, historical, pneumatic weapon, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, gun, guns, military, militaria, object, objects,, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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