A flintlock shotgun, Antonio Franzino, Gardone, circa 1680. Octagonal barrel becoming faceted after a baluster. Smooth bore in 15 mm calibre with a brass front sight. Signed "Antonio Franzino" on the breech. Iron flintlock, the cambered lockplate is inscribed "Fran. Garatto". Walnut fullstock with cut iron furniture and a side plate in the shape of entwined vines. Wooden ramrod. Length 133 cm. Antonio Franzino, Gardone Val Trompia, ca. 1660-97. Francesco Garatto, Brecia, ca. 1640-90. historic, historical, 17th century, civil long guns, gun, weapons, arms, weapo,

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