Very Rare Air Gun Defense Gadget Cane Contained In A Case In Wood And Green Fabric.

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Object description :

"Very Rare Air Gun Defense Gadget Cane Contained In A Case In Wood And Green Fabric."

The pump (1) is set on the reservoir (2).

The lower part of the cane (3) has a smooth bore (4) or a rifled barrel (5) which can hold a ramrod (6). The ramrod is used for inserting the projectiles or other ammunition.

Also presence of a pivot breech (7).

Additional tool provided (8) with a ferrule for the cane (9).

Condition : good but some scratches to be noted on the cane.

Note:

very rare air gun cane in its case, the first one we have for 20 years.

See below a similar example in the Catherine Dike reknown book on Gadget canes (chapter 36/5)

Made in England circa 1850.

Price: 4 000 €

Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition

Material: Metal
Length: 51,5 cm
Width: 16,5 cm
Height: 5,5 cm

Reference: 1458264