A wheellock "Puffer", Augsburg, circa 1580. Octagonal barrel merging to round with a slightly swamped muzzle. Smooth bore in mm calibre. Stamped stone pine mark and the master's mark for Anton Schmidt (Stöckel No. 8218), who was active in Augsburg from 1567 to 1623. Wheellock has an engraved cock and wheel housing. The lock plate is marked with the Nuremberg proof mark and the "CF" master's mark (Stöckel 2168). Folding safety. Spring loaded pan cover. The ebonised fruitwood stock has richly engraved bone inlays, decorated with warrior's heads and flowers a,

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