Whilst this antique butt reservoir rifle has no markings or makers name on it we are pretty sure it is of Austrian manufacture, there is no decoration and it is very plain in the military style. JOHN BLISSETT trade label in the top of the lid stating every description of pistols and air guns manufactured. The green baize lining is in good condition may have been re lined but very possibly the original. Unfortunately the top lock plate has been removed, there is no key we suspect that at some point it was left locked and the key lost then someone opened it up by removing the top lock plate so the lock mechanism for the case has not been tested. The case itself is in nice condition with a lovely rebated fold out handle on top. Also what we believe to be the original old key. In its original old mahogany case with a horn screw on handle, original old pump and foot plate. This has a removable rifled barrel which comes out and leaves a larger bore smooth bore barrel. This was made by John Blissett it is marked as such to the front face of the air reservoir ie “Blissett, High Holborn, London”. This one has its original bamboo effect finish which is in good order with a few scratches and knocks to surface but remaining pretty much intact. This is a superb antique pre charged airgun in the form of an aircane.
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