A percussion pistol,C. Schrage in Osnabrück,circa 1840. Original blued octagonal barrel,slightly constricted in the middle,with an eight-groove rifled bore in 10 mm calibre. Finely engraved patent breechblock with the inscription,"Guss-Stahl Rohr"(cast steel barrel). Tang bears the number "2" inlaid in gold and an adjustable rear sight. Richly engraved lock with gold-inlaid signature. Set trigger. Walnut half stock and finely engraved iron furniture. Silver escutcheon. Length 38 cm. historic,historical,19th century,civil handgun,civil handguns,handhe,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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