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**RARE**MINT BORE**COMPLETE** FULLLY WORKING**Cased, Victorian Joseph Lang London Key Tap Action Breach Loading .175 Calibre Improved Air Cane With Original Lang Pump, Loading / Firing Key & .175 (Calibre) Marked Bullet Mould. Sn 22464 - 22464 Joseph Lang Gunmaker (opened as Gun & Pistol Repository from Wilson’s Warehouse, Vigo Lane) 7 Haymarket, 1925-52 (Shooting Gallery adjoining from 1827) 22 Cockspur St., Charing Cross, 1853-74. Became Joseph Lang & Sons, eventually amalgamating with Stephen Grant, Exhibited 4 and 6 barrel revolvers, Great Exhibition, 1851. Popularised the pin-fire breech loader. He Died 1869. This is a rare, complete cased, Air Cane by Lang. Made of brass & steel it unscrews into 2 sections and when assembled measures 36 ¾” overall. The barrel section has a near mint bore with well defined multi groove rifling. The barrel section features a tiny blade foresight and 'V' notch plate rear sight. It is air charged by means of its steel and brass air pump and cocked / fired by means of a steel winged key which is inserted into the underside of the rifle. The key also operates a rotating tap action type breach for loading. The breach section has original blue finish and is engraved ‘Improved Air Cane London’. The cane’s ball handle / shoulder stock is polished bone. The brass muzzle has its original brass screw on cap / muzzle cover. The Cane’s original black finish is excellent. The original pump and cocking key are present. The pump is signed by the maker ‘Lang 7 Haymarket London’ and has its original screw off steel plate handle. The weapon is in fully working order holding pressure and cocking and firing correctly. The air cane is contained in its original wooden case. The case has brass lock (key absent) and hook fasteners. The top of the lid has a void brass roundel inlaid. The case is lined in felt and has compartments to fit the cane, pump and accessories. The case contains a steel bullet mould marked .175 (calibre). The inside of the lid has Joseph Lang Trade Label. The price for this rare, desirable, breach loading cased Victorian Air cane set includes UK delivery. Sn 22464
£1,650.00
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