A flintlock shotgun, German, circa 1750. Massive octagonal barrel merging to round with a smooth bore in 16 mm calibre. Silver front sight, dovetailed sights. A mark showing a halberdier with "IWS" next to it has been stamped beside the breech. Flintlock with a cambered lock plate and a lightly engraved cock. Richly carved, figured walnut half stock with rocaille decoration. Finely engraved brass furniture. The open work barrel band bears the monogram "JKB". The ramrod with brass tip does not belong to the gun. Length 133 cm. historic, historical, 18th century,,
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