An all-metal air pistol with a turn-off grip, probably German, 2nd half of the 18th century. Two-stage turn-off brass barrel, the breech section octagonal with a baluster between and a cannon muzzle. Smooth bore in mm calibre. Front sight. Brass receiver. Iron exterior action cock, vertical valve lever with a catch for the cock and iron side plate. Screw-on brass grip-air reservoir. Length 41 cm. historic, historical, 18th century, Girandoni air rifle, air gun, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, firearm, fire arm, gun, fire arms, firearms, guns, object, objects, ,

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Photo credit: © INTERFOTO / History / Alamy / Afripics
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