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Scarce A. E. Linzel Air Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,400.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Scarce A. E. Linzel Air Rifle
serial #333, .31 cal, 20 1/4'' octagon barrel with a partially bright smooth bore showing a few patches of moderate oxidation. The metal surfaces of this antique air gun have mostly toned to a deep plum-brown patina showing some scattered very light pinprick pitting and old oxidation staining. The top barrel flat markings remain strong showing Linzel St. Louis MO address, arrow motif and serial number. The arm features German silver hardware escutcheons and full-length toe plate with wavy zigzag border motif. The brass crescent buttplate is a pleasant ocher patina and the smooth walnut buttstock and forend with large scalloped schnabel tip remain in very good plus condition showing some areas of worn finish that are slightly darkened and some other areas retaining strong original varnish along with some scattered light dings and a 1 1/4'' crack at the right side nose of forend. There is a nice rounded left-side cheekpiece, the triggerguard acts as the cocking lever and the gun is sighted with a sporting v-notch rear sight missing its elevator and plain bead front. A nice example of a desirable antique air gun. (13B11804-20) {ANTIQUE} [Dale Beeks Collection] (2000/2500)