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PostPosted: Wed Feb 07, 2018 4:36 pm 
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just wanted to share this golden oldie with you guys... 8) :wink:
Previous Trade Name Of Pope Brothers Located Boston MA.
Circa 1874 – 1878 Spring Piston Air Pistol Invented By
H.M. Quackenbush And Patented In 1874 .210 Caliber
Single Shot Pull Barrel Cocking And Loading
Hole In The Base Of “Birds Head” Grip
For A Wire Shoulder Stock

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 07, 2018 7:39 pm 
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Nice! You bought this guy from Marvin!? I had been eyeing it up, nice purchase.

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 07, 2018 9:20 pm 
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no sorry it wasn't me that bought it
this came through my hands and i thought it was so cool
and just had to take some cell pics to share on here
with Marvin's permission ... 8)

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I like the spur trigger 8)


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PostPosted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 9:11 pm 
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The Vintage Airguns Gallery has some nice pictures of several Pope Brothers air pistols.

https://forum.vintageairgunsgallery.com ... r-pistols/
https://forum.vintageairgunsgallery.com ... ellaneous/

The Gallery also has several other air pistols from the 1870's.


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PostPosted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 9:16 pm 
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thanks for sharing those links
love those old advertisements ... 8)

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