A heavy, German double-barrelled percussion carbine, A. Huhnstock in Hanover, circa 1780. Side-by-side barrels (sanded) with seven-groove rifled bores in 16 mm calibre. Dovetailed sights. Converted locks with remnants of colour case-hardening, on the lockplates inscribed " à Hannover". Slightly carved walnut full stock with horn nose. Butt with patchbox, openwork brass furniture. Wooden ramrod with horn tip. Length cm. This weapon is depicted and described in detail in: DWJ 1/94, pp. 24 ff. Erwerbsscheinpflichtig, historic, histo, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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