A wheellock rifle, Johann Entzinger, Vienna, inscribed "1687". Octagonal, slightly swamped barrel with seven groove rifling in 13 mm calibre. Dovetailed sights. Signed "JOHANN ENTZINGER" (worn) in front of the breech with brass filled marks (Stöckel No. 7358) Iron wheellock with beautiful floral and figure engraving and an open work brass wheel cover. Walnut full stock with profuse inlays of mother-of-pearl and bone. The cheek piece displays the sun, moon, and stars. The forearm is entirely covered with fine decorative oval and round pieces, some raised. The da,

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