A percussion rifle with an Ottoman barrel,Hanover,circa 1780. Heavy Damascus barrel(17th century)with a smooth bore in 23 mm calibre,and a brass front sight attached with solder. Deeply chiselled arabesque-shaped designs on muzzle and chamber between silver bands. Converted percussion lock with the lock plate engraved "GR"(for Georg Rex)beneath a stylised crown. Walnut half stock with patch box,horn nose cap,and finely engraved brass furniture. Original wooden ramrod with horn tip. Length 139 cm,historic,historical,18th century,civil long guns,gun,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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