A percussion rifle, Theodor Klawitter, Herzberg, circa 1850. Octagonal Damascus barrel with eight groove rifling in mm calibre. Patent breechblock and bayonet lug next to the muzzle. Dovetailed front sight and folding rear sight. Back action percussion lock with floral engraving and the signature, "Th. Klawitter, Herzberg" Defective single set trigger and folding buffer. Walnut full stock with horn nose cap and engraved iron furniture. Later ramrod. Length cm. August Franz Theodor Klawitter, Herzberg 1824 - 93, took over his deceased father's busines,

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