A breech-loading air rifle with a screw-on butt stock, Joseph Schembor, Vienna, circa 1820/30. Slender octagonal iron barrel with a smooth bore in mm calibre. Iron front sight, base and muzzle with decorative engraving. The gun maker's signature, "Joseph Schembor in Wien" is engraved on the breech. Spring-loaded breech block. The cock is in the shape of a monster's head. The iron lock plate, inscribed, "in Wien" and the side plate are richly engraved with floral motifs with a dog hunting ducks on the side plate. The brass receiver is also richly engraved w,

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