A percussion rifle,W. Edel,Leipzig,circa 1840. Octagonal Damascus barrel with patent breechblock and smooth bore in mm calibre. Dovetailed globe front sight and adjustable rear sight. The signature," EDEL IN LEIPZIG" is inlaid in gold(missing in places)on the chamber. Back action lock with a double snail,a folding buffer,and gold inlays of hunting themes on the lock plate and side plate. Hair trigger and adjustable aperture sight. Lavishly carved walnut full stock with bone nose cap(front ramrod thimble loose). Patch box lid,trigger guard,and,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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