An air pistol Haviland & Gunn Model 1872,,smooth bore. Breech-loader with main spring inside grip,spring clip with patent data "Pat'd May 1872". Black varnished cast iron barrel-grip-frame unit. Varnish lightly worn. Length 14 cm. The Haviland & Gunn pistol was the first blast weapon with the cylinder housed inside the grip and can therefore be regarded as the earliest ancestor of many modern air pistols,historic,historical,19th century,pneumatic weapon,weapons,arms,weapon,arm,gun,guns,military,militaria,object,objects,stills,clipping,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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