Small possible clue, which has led me nowhere.....
The catch on the box is marked "F & C Paris", it may relate to the makers of the catch, but who knows?
Dave
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Thanks, Dave. Pics now up here:
https://forum.vintageairgunsgallery....tol/#post-6558
Vintage Airguns Gallery
..Above link posted with permission from Gareth W-B
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Vintage Airguns Gallery
..Above link posted with permission from Gareth W-B
In British slang an anorak is a person who has a very strong interest in niche subjects.
I have managed to find a little bit more, but not much.
I could not find a picture of the original auction lot I mentioned previously, but found a listing, which says that Lot 608 was in the sale of the gun collection of a Monsieur A.C., and described as “Lot 608. The Aero-Baliste pistol, with instructions for use and original box”.
I also found an Italian auction (Czerny) mention where one was sold, but some reason only the box is pictured and no gun. This time the box is wood. The sale was on May 10, 2019. We can assume it is the same pistol from the description. However the overall length is a bit different to yours, so presumably it had a longer barrel.