Lot 3218
A German converted percussion target rifle, circa 1780
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
Heavy, octagonal barrel with a cut band above the chamber. Eight-groove rifled bore in 16 mm calibre. Lock plate decorated with fine iron chiselling, the pan cover replaced by a nipple safety. Converted percussion lock, half-cock removed. German set trigger. Walnut full stock with brass furniture, several reworkings and repairs. Shaft with inlaid iron diopter base and a patch box on the right with a wooden, brass-mounted lidded cover (spring missing). Wooden ramrod with horn tip. Length 121 cm.Condition: II - III Questions about the lot?