A flintlock rifle,German,circa 1780. Two-stage barrel,octagonal then round after a baluster with eight-groove rifling in 16 mm calibre and a brass front sight. The flintlock has wave-shaped engraving and a spring-mounted frizzen which swings to the side. Carved walnut half stock with patch box and horn nose cap. Smooth brass furniture. Wooden ramrod with horn tip. Length 138 cm. historic,historical,18th century,civil long guns,gun,weapons,arms,weapon,arm,firearm,fire arm,gun,fire arms,firearms,guns,object,objects,stills,clipping,clippings,,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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License: Licensed
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