A luxury target rifle, Mathias Nowotny of Vienna, circa 1840 Round barrel from fine rose Damascus with mid rib, octagonal, slightly flared muzzle. Seven-groove rifled bore in 13 mm calibre. Dovetailed tangent sight. At the breech gold-inlaid signature "Mathias Nowotny in Wien", double gold band at barrel root. Finely engraved, platinum-lined snail. Engraved tang, behind it inserted, adjustable aperture sight with attached key. Lock with fine engraving and quick-action screw, again signature "Nowotny". Trigger and set trigger. Halfstock made from , Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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