Lot 3316

An English air rifle with ball reservoir, H. W. Mortimer in London, circa 1780

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots

Starting Price € 2,000

Countdown for bids : 34 days and 14 hours left

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Description

Blued, octagonal barrel transitioning via baluster to round, smooth bore in calibre 10.5 mm. Signed “H.W. Mortimer London” in silver inlay above the chamber. Engraved lock plate in flintlock style with traces of the original bluing, likewise signed in silver inlay. Function not tested. Detachable iron air reservoir on the bottom, nut of brass. Skeletal stock with bayonet fitting at the stock rear, engraved iron furniture and horn nose. Repaired break behind the bayonet fitting, small crack to the right of the reservoir. Wooden ramrod with brass tip. Length 128 cm. Harvey Walklate Mortimer, originally from Stafford, lived from 1753 to 1819.

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General Information

The auction starts on Thursday, November 17, 2026 at 2:30 pm (CET), start subject to the timing of the preceding auction, with Lot no. 2001 - 2505 and continues on Wednesday 18, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 2506 - 1369.The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.