A percussion schuetzen target rifle, Freres Siber, Lausanne, circa 1845 Heavy octagonal Damascus barrel and patent breechblock with finely rifled bore in 17 mm calibre. On barrel rib signed in silver inlay "FRERES SIBER A LAUSANNE". Dovetailed iron front sight and florally engraved adjustable rear sight. Snail numbered "102", in front of lock Liège "ELG" stamp. Percussion lock with tendril engraving and needle set trigger (trigger missing). Smooth walnut full stock with horn nose and chequered butt. Florally engraved iron furniture with screwable, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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