MINT BORE**Mid 1800's - Early 1900's German Oscar Will, Venuswaffenwerk ‘Toro’ .22 Calibre Smooth Bore, Bugelspanner (German: Trigger Guard Cocker) Break Barrel Gallery Air Rifle. Sn 23404 air rifle .22

**MINT BORE**Mid 1800's - Early 1900's German Oscar Will, Venuswaffenwerk ‘Toro’ .22 Calibre Smooth Bore, Bugelspanner (German: Trigger Guard Cocker) Break Barrel Gallery Air Rifle. Sn 23404 - 23404

The German Bugelspanner Target Air Rifle was produced by Oscar Will Venuswaffenwerk, Zella St, Blasii, Germany from the mid 1800's to early 1900's (see page 254 of A Collectors Guide To Air Rifles by Hiller). The rifles were often marketed as ‘Original’ or as in our case ‘Toro’. This is an excellent .22 Calibre smoothbore variant popular for use at Fairground Galleries to fire darts at targets. It is 42 ¼” in length with a 20 ½” octagonal barrel. The smooth bore of the barrel is near mint clean & bright. It has a side lever catch that releases the barrel for loading and cocking is achieved by underlever action of the long trigger guard with arm. It has fixed open fore and rear sights. The metal frame & barrel are blued. The cylinder is marked ‘Toro’. There are no other maker marks or serial numbers visible externally. The wood stock has chequered panels at the wrist. One side of the stock above the trigger guard is impressed ‘NE 10’ possibly a gun club or shooting gallery weapon number. The loading and firing action work as they should. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23404

£575.00