A repeating air gun with air reservoir and integral air pump, Savy in Paris, circa 1735. Massive brass barrel divided by balusters with trophy engraving on the chamber, and made hollow for the air reservoir around the iron barrel insert with a smooth bore in mm calibre. Simulated iron flintlock with bevelled edges and very fine vine and grotesque mask engraving. The signature "Savy A Paris" is in front of the cock. The chamber rotates above the frizzen according to Johann Gottfried Kolbes' system. Elegant walnut full stock (up to half the forearm is an old,

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