A fine German flintlock sporting rifle (Müllerbüchse), Johann Jacob Humburg, Kassel, 18th century. Slightly swamped octagonal barrel with eight-groove rifled bore in 14 mm calibre. Dovetailed brass front sight and iron rear sight, Heavy flintlock, with a signed lock plate "IOH:JACOB HUMBURG A CASSELL". Lightly carved walnut full stock with a bone nose cap, patchbox, and iron furniture. Original wooden ramrod with bone tip and iron threaded socket. Length 99 cm. Johann Jacob Humburg, Kassel, ca. 1740 - 80. historic, historical, 18th century, civil long guns, gun,

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