A bone-inlaid wheellock rifle (Tschinke), Cieszyn, circa 1650 Eight-groove rifled octagonal barrel in 8 mm calibre, slightly swamped at the muzzle, with brass front sight and iron rear sight. At the muzzle and the breech ornamental engraving with remnants of the gilding. Partially gilt wheellock, engraved en suite, with external spring. Walnut full stock with engraved and blackened, elaborate staghorn and mother-of-pearl inlays. The curved butt with patch-box and iron, gilt trigger guard. Wooden ramrod with bone tip. Length 121 cm. Except for a s, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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