A splendid chiselled and gilt flintlock shotgun, Johann Jakob Behr, Liège, circa 1730 Round and smooth, burnished barrel in 16 mm calibre with silver front sight. At the breech two chiselled cartouches, the background stippled and gilt, with antique figures, one mascaron and ornamental régence décor. Signature " BEHR" on the midrib. Gilt flintlock, chiselled en suite. Florally carved walnut full stock (on the underside of the butt one shrinkage crack) with lavishly chiselled and gilt iron fittings. The side plate, the trigger guard and the b, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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