Lot 3054
Two African muzzle-loading rifles, circa 1850
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1366 Lots
Description
First Rifle with round barrel and smooth bore in 21 mm calibre. Unusual ignition system, possibly a dummy weapon. Lock defective, lock screws seized. Half-stock with leather barrel bands and iron trigger guard. On the right of the butt plate “KDF” scratched upside down. Iron ramrod. Length 166.5 cm. Second Rifle with round barrel and smooth bore in 17 mm calibre. Unusual ignition system, possibly a dummy weapon. Lock defective, lock screws seized. A coin has been used as a shim under one of the lock screws. On the opposite side of the lock additionally hangers with pricker. Half-stock with leather barrel bands and iron trigger guard. Slender iron ramrod. Length 158 cm.338329
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