An air rifle with a ball-shaped air reservoir, William Davy, Norwich, Norfolk/UK, circa 1825. Two-stage barrel, octagonal then round after a baluster, with smooth bore in mm calibre. Lightly engraved, simulated flintlock (frizzen missing). The lock plate is signed, "Davy". Walnut half stock with dark horn nose cap, checkered small of the stock, and engraved iron furniture. Brass ball air reservoir mounted underneath. Ramrod with brass tip. Length 105 cm. William Davy known in Norwich between 1821 and 1830. historic, historical, 19th century, Girandoni air r,

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