A back action percussion target rifle, Alps Region, circa 1860. Heavy octagonal barrel with a seven-groove rifled bore in 12 mm calibre, with patent breechblock, and dovetailed iron sights. Percussion lock with floral engraving and a flash guard. Double set trigger. Carved walnut full stock with a horn nose cap and checkered grip. Engraved iron furniture and trigger guard with finger rests. The stock is inlaid with birds and figures of monsters opposite the lock. Original wooden ramrod with brass tip. Length 116 cm. historic, historical, 19th century, civil lon,

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