Air pressure rifle, The mechanism of the lock is mounted outwards against an iron plate which in turn is attached to a gold-plated brass lock case, the left side of which also serves as a (removable) screw plate, engraved with rococo style work, a Louis XVI style banderole and an oval medallion with an acclaimed male head and profile, a loop-shaped trigger guard is screwed to the lock case, on top of the lock case is carved work and a signature. The barrel can be unscrewed, encased in a circular wooden case with brass collars on both ends. The iron flask can be screwed off and at the same time
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Photo credit: © Gibon Art / Alamy / Afripics
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