Lot 1577:
Rochester Precision Style Vintage .22 Caliber Multi-Pump Pneumatic Air Rifle, c. 1930s-1950s
Sold for: $85
Description
A vintage pneumatic air rifle, visually consistent with the design and construction of the Rochester Precision or a similar early multi-pump rifle. The rifle features a bolt-style cocking and loading mechanism with a knurled cap at the rear of the receiver. The construction utilizes black metal components for the barrel, air tube, and receiver, paired with stained wooden furniture (buttstock and forend). The receiver exhibits a rough, matte black finish typical of period air guns. The rifle is equipped with exposed iron sights. The accompanying handwritten tag identifies the item as a “Vintage Rochester precision 22 cal Air rifle.” While the rifle is confirmed to be .22 caliber and a company historically based in Rochester, New York as the manufacturer. This model is historically significant as an early example of high-power pneumatic air rifles intended for target practice and small game hunting.
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