A rare short flintlock rifle, Colonial Spanish/Portuguese, middle of the 18th century. Round barrel with smooth bore in 13 mm calibre. The entire top of the barrel is richly decorated. Three silver plate cartouches, separated by silver-inlaid vine decoration, display deeply cut depictions of gods amid vines and flowers. Older, reused, presumably Italian flintlock. Lock plate and cock are entirely covered with silver-inlaid vine decoration. Walnut full stock with horn nose cap. Carved rocaille decoration. Silver trigger guard ornamented in lavish relief. The sid,

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