A fine flintlock rifle, Johann Sebastian Hauschka, Wolfenbüttel, ca. 1830/40. Octagonal Damascus barrel, slighty constricted in the middle, with eight-groove rifled bore in calibre 16 mm. Dovetailed foldable brass sights bearing remnants of gilding. Rich silver-inlay decoration over the breech showing a stag amid scrollwork. Flintlock finely engraved with hunting scenes and the signature "S. Hauschka". Cock replaced, defective action, welded repairs. Lightly carved walnut full stock, missing horn nose cap. Richly profiled fittings of tinned(?) brass with figura,

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