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◉ A RARE CASED 60 BORE BUTT RESERVOIR AIR RIFLE...

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◉ A RARE CASED 60 BORE BUTT RESERVOIR AIR RIFLE COMPLETE WITH AN ADDITIONAL 32 BORE BARREL FOR BALL BY BLISSETT, LONDON, CIRCA 1840 with rebrowned twist sighted barrels each signed over the breeches in a linear frame, scroll-engraved action fitted with tap-lever on the left and cocking lever on the right, engraved trigger-guard decorated en suite with the lock and with some early blue, steel butt reservoir encased in rayskin (restored), stamped 'warranted' around the collar: in its fitted mahogany case, the lid with flush-fitting brass carrying handle on the outside, the interior line in green baize (some fading and minor damage) and with trade label for 69 Leadenhall Street, complete with associated accessories including pump, single bullet mould, gang bullet mould for seven balls, and oil bottle, 74.5 cm barrel