Strike pump (spring piston) gallery gun - David Swan Collection

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Topic starter 13th December 2017 02:31

Strike pump (spring piston) gallery gun - David Swan Collection

With thanks to Rod Meek of Anderson & Garland Auctioneers (www.andersonandgarland.com) for permission to post these pics of a gun auctioned in 2015.

Auction blurb:

"A strike-pump Gallery gun, probably by Johann Peterlongo, with octagonal .236 cal. 28in. barrel, heavy U-shaped fore-sight and adjustable rear peep sight, under barrel latch and scrolling trigger guard over the double set triggers, the heavy walnut stock (cracked) fitted crank wind and moulded cheek piece, with ornate plated scrolling butt cap, 44in. long overall."