A South German wheellock rifle, in the style of Michael Maucher, circa 1680 Octagonal barrel with eight-groove rifled bore in 13 mm calibre, slightly retracted in the middle. Dovetailed sights. Engraved wheellock, the lock plate with hunting scene. The wheel cover with two female nudes, the cock with grotesques amid tendrils. The main spring and the trigger bar are good replacements. Iron side plate. Lavishly carved stock made from walnut with depiction of dogs and deer between tendrils and fruit festoons. On the cheek inlays made from brass wire, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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