November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
Early air rifle (perhaps mid-19th century) marked "A: ESCHERICH" and "INB: KAMNITZ", which represents the gunmaker "Anton Escherich" in "Kamnitz, Bohemia" (the current Czech Republic). Air rifle is powered by a rear detachable reservoir, which has a more current leather cover, and would have used a tool which fits through the barrel to charge it. Receiver, hammer, and trigger guard are engraved with a large stag in a gold ring. Octagonal barrel has a fixed rear slight blade and a front post. Wood ramrod is attached, as well as 2 sling sling swivels/ attachment points. A modern sling is attached. A modern air tank also accompanies this lot. Rifle was featured in the book "Gunsmiths Of Maryland" by "Daniel D. Hartzler & James B. Whisker", published in 1998 by "Old Bedford Village Press". CONDITION: Overall good to very good. Rifle is completely covered in an dark brown freckled patina. Leather sling and reservoir cover have light to moderate wear. Condition of the bore is difficult to rate, and it is unknown as to how functional the rifle is. WEZ
Manufacturer
Anton Escherich