A small German all-metal wheellock "Puffer",circa 1580. Two-stage barrel,octagonal then round,with smooth bore in 11 mm calibre and swamped muzzle. Iron wheellock with leaf-shaped openwork wheel cover made of brass. Smooth brass full stock with ball pommel,engraved dragon and border on the side plate. Original,iron ramrod. The iron parts have been reworked and are slightly corroded in some parts. Length 24 cm,historic,historical,16th century,handgun,handheld,firearms,military,militaria,firearm,fire arm,gun,fire arms,firearms,guns,weapon,arm,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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