An Austrian military wheellock pistol, probably Ferlach, circa 1640-50, Slender octagonal barrel with smooth bore in mm calibre. Barrel maker's mark of three thistle blossoms and monogram "PSCK" struck at the breech. Wheellock with exterior wheel, the springs of the mechanisms slightly chiselled. Walnut full stock, finely carved and embossed rosette on the side opposite the lock. The lock section with restored tension cracks, two filled chippings below the lock plate. Simple iron furniture. The butt with a hole for the lanyard. The wooden ra, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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