1851 Great Exhibition: Official Catalogue: Class VIII.: Charles Ansell
185. ANSELL, CHARLES, Tottenham — Designer.
Sailing gunning punt on a new plan, with water-tight bulk-heads, and the mast so placed as to allow the gun to be fired when under sail. Tackle for the same, capable of being stowed within board. Adapted for wild-fowl shooting on the coast.
Stanchion gun, with stub twist barrel and improved spring, composed of discs of vulcanized india rubber, to ease the recoil. Range, 150 yards.