A flintlock rifle, German, 1730/40. Octagonal rifled barrel in 14 mm calibre. Brass front sight and folding rear sight. The chamber and muzzle are modestly engraved. The tang is inscribed "12". Flintlock engraved with hunting themes. Adjustable set trigger. Walnut full stock with brass furniture decorated with scrollwork. Silver escutcheon. Patchbox. Wooden ramrod with horn tip. Length 109 cm. Provenance: Christie's, Bedeutende Europäische Waffen, Dusseldorf 1972, lot 101. historic, historical, 18th century, civil long guns, gun, weapons, arms, w, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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