A drop barrel air rifle, A. Sekera, Prague, circa 1860 Octagonal barrel with smooth bore in mm calibre with etched Damascus decoration as well as dovetailed front sight and rear sight. On barrel top etched signature "A. SEKERA IN PRAG". Release lever for drop barrel in front of fully ornamentally and figurally etched pressure cylinder. Ornamentally etched action case with silver-framed hunter on upper side. Closeable lateral opening on the side for (replaced) cocking crank. Two-piece florally carved walnut stock with en suite etched iron furn, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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