Fine Modern & Antique Guns - September 2017 : Sale A0917 Lot 605
A SCARCE 34-BORE PRE-CHARGED BALL-RESERVOIR AIR-RIFLE SIGNED PRITCHARD, no visible serial number,

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A SCARCE 34-BORE PRE-CHARGED BALL-RESERVOIR AIR-RIFLE SIGNED PRITCHARD, no visible serial number,
circa 1840, with round twist iron 30 1/2in. smooth-bore barrel, bead fore-sight, acanthus scroll engraved squared action with tap-action loading and external 'hammer', chequered walnut butt-stock, smooth walnut splinter fore-end, wood under-barrel ramrod and iron ball air reservoir with moulded central band, untested

Other Notes: This air-rifle is almost certainly the work of William Pritchard (later & Son), who traded at various addresses within Birmingham between 1828-1860.

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Estimate £700-900