A wheellock rifle, Franz Huntzfeld in Brünn, circa 1700. Octagonal, seven-groove rifled bore in mm calibre, brass front sight with two folding rear sights as well as a brass-inlaid signature on top, the tang with the number "2". Wheellock with internal wheel and tendril engraving, the lockplate also with signature. Set trigger. Walnut full stock with horn and brass furniture. The patch box with key for the wheellock. Wooden ramrod with horn tip. Traces of age and use, several repairs near the forestock. Length 107 cm. Cf. E. Heer, Der Neue S, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available


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