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V-Spring powder tester, 18th century, measuring approx. 8” from end to end, cast brass firing tube

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,000.00 USD
V-Spring powder tester, 18th century,  measuring approx. 8” from end to end, cast  brass firing tube
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V-Spring powder tester, 18th century, measuring approx. 8” from end to end, cast brass firing tube with touch hole, steel body with hand-engraved decorations. Signed “Eprouvette Du C__ Regnior”. The metalsurfaces show some light to slightly heavy erosion and pinprick pitting, generally good overall. Signature is barely visible. A scarce powder tester marked “Eprouvette”. From the Keith Coulter collection. Est: $500-1000