Note the screw in the pan which, if removed, allows the rifle to be used as a flintlock. With thanks to Joe at for permission to re-post these pics. Some of his air guns have a screw in the pan, to allow the vent to be opened, permitting the piece to be used as a flintlock." Equipped with realistic features similar to a real flintlock pistol, you go through the steps of cocking the hammer and locking the flash pan before firing the weapon. Yes - as far as i am aware, every airgun purchase has to be recorded by the RFD these days, and the new owners details logged. The beautiful ornate filigree truly turns heads as you don your flintlock pistol to end the quarrel between you and the miscreant who dare insult your good nature. Among others air rifles number 33 and number 212 are known in the Berleburg Castle weapons collection, and number 76 in the Kranichstein Hunting Museum. Flintlock reacted to 2506sendero's post in the thread Visit from the police with Like. HH says of Wentzlau: "His custom of numbering his works is unusual for the period. It has an octagonal barrel with seven groove rifling in 12.5 mm and an optional 9mm smoothbore brass barrel. Here is an example, no.145, by Wentzlau when he worked in Ehrenbreitenstein, circa 1750/60. A spring loaded flap in the butt plate gives access to pump up the reservoir.Īccording to German auction house Hermann Historica, Wentzlau worked between 17 in Neuwied (in Rhineland-Palatinate, northwest of Koblenz) and Ehrenbreitenstein. This is a muzzle-loading flintlock with an air reservoir in the butt, serial no.63. Flintlock style Airgun by Wentzlau of Neuwied.
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