A wheellock carbine, Augsburg, circa 1560/70 Two-stage smooth bore barrel in mm calibre, octagonal then round after a girdle and with a hog-back near the muzzle. On top with an inserted brass front sight and a plain iron rear sight, at the breech a double hare mark (one of them indistinct). The lock with external wheel and spring-loaded wheel cover and safety. Walnut stock with engraved bone inlays and iron trigger guard with finger rests as well as patch box. (Later) wooden ramrod with iron tip. The stock with several professional repairs, , Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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