Fine Modern & Antique Arms - March 2024 : Sale A0324 Lot 95
AN UNUSUAL .21 POPE BROS. USA POCKET AIR-PISTOL, no visible serial number,

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AN UNUSUAL .21 POPE BROS. USA 'POCKET' AIR-PISTOL, no visible serial number,
of the so-called 'Rifle-Pistol' model form circa 1877 but with pull-forwards smooth-bore 6in. nickel-plated brass barrel of apparent original length, bead fore-sight, notch rear-sight to the receiver, small plated air-chamber with blued barrel-mount, the end-cap marked 'POPE BROS USA' across the centre and 'CANADA MAR. 23 '75, BELGIUM OCT. 21/74' around an inner circle and 'PATD. JUNE 6, DEC 5, 71, NOV. 17 '74. ENGLAND JULY 1, FRANCE OCT. 20' around the outer circumference, nickel-plated birdshead grip with aperture for wire shoulder-stock (absent), blued spur-trigger, strong amount of original finish remaining



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Estimate £100-150

Pre-1939