Ernst August III, Duke of Braunschweig - a small bore rifle, Heinige in Vienna before 1910. Octagonal barrel that has been attached professionally in the front half and equipped with an insert barrel(?). Machined barrel rib, later scope fastenings, with remnants of the gold-inlaid signature in between. Fine tendril engraving at the chamber. T-breech, set trigger. Lockplate and furniture profusely engraved in extraordinary quality depicting scenes of wild animals between tendrils and golden scrollwork, the upper grip strap with the cip, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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