A wheellock musket, Electorate of Saxony, made in Suhl circa 1625. Octagonal barrel merging to round. Smooth bore in 21 mm calibre. Dovetailed sights. The Suhl hen, "SVL" in a rectangle (Stöckel No. 1672), and an additional mark are stamped on the breech. Smooth lock with an external wheel. The lock plate is marked "VW" in a rectangle on the interior. Blackened walnut stock with iron and brass furniture. Repair on the forearm, butt stock is sprung, a few wormholes. Old replacement iron ramrod. Length cm. In 1624, the Saxon elector ordered from Klett in Su,

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