A Saxon percussion rifle, Gmeiner in Altenburg/Saxony, circa 1850 Heavy octagonal barrel with rifled bore in mm calibre with engraved patent breechblock. On top of the barrel adjustable, silver-inlaid sights, at the breech silver-inlaid signature " Gmeiner & Sohn in Altenburg.", the root of the barrel inscribed with "Engl. Guss Stahl". Percussion lock with recessed cock and nipple protector, the lock plate with gold-inlaid signature and fine tendril engraving. Set trigger. Beautifully grained walnut full stock with carved flowers and ten, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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