A Wellehradsky flintlock rifle, Prostejov/Moravia (Proßnitz/Czech Republic), circa 1800, Seven-groove rifled octagonal barrel in 12 mm calibre with dovetailed silver front sight, double folding iron rear sight and gold-lined vent hole. At the breech a silver plate engraved with the signature "Wellehradsky", surrounded by a floral border. Chiselled, partially blackened flintlock with a double set trigger. The name of the city, "Proßnitz," engraved behind the cock. Florally carved walnut full stock with horn nose and blackened iron furniture en sui, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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Keywords: 19th, century, czech, flintlock, moravia, object, objects, prostejov, proßnitz, republic, rifle, wellehradsky