An air rifle with a screw-on butt stock, Johann Christopher Hoffmann in Schwerin, circa 1760. Round, iron barrel with a smooth bore in 9 mm calibre, brass front sight, and engraved flowers on the front third. Iron and brass ramrod thimbles on the bottom. Ramrod damaged. The iron receiver with rear sight, the exterior-action cock and valve lever are chiselled and engraved with vine ornamentation. The bridle is signed " Hofmann a Suerin". The iron chamber has stippled decoration and a richly engraved brass cover. The main spring, tumbler, and trigger are moun,

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