A German breechloading percussion rifle, mid 19th century. Octagonal, slightly swamped barrel in 15 mm calibre, on top of the barrel silver-inlaid signature "Rud: Bock in Potsdam". Adjustable, finely engraved sights. Drop barrel system with loading lever on the side. Sparsely engraved box lock, signed on the right as well as on the left, with a cut cock and spring-loaded nipple protector. The external safety spring(?) of the loading lever broken. Double set triggers. Walnut butt with patch box and iron furniture. The metal surfaces newly blued, cocking notch wo,

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License: Licensed
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