Lot 3233
A percussion rifle, Schmidt in Wischau (CZE), circa 1840
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
Round barrel with etched Damascus decoration. Smooth bore in 8.5 mm calibre. The chamber area and muzzle decorated with silver-inlaid dots and bands. The barrel base with nipples on both sides, the left possibly intended as a nipple feeder. Lock plates with floral engraving, signed “Schmidt” on the left and “in Wischau” on the right. Cock notch defective. Heavily reworked full stock with silver pins inlaid in the cut checkering and lightly engraved iron furniture. Wooden ramrod with horn tip and a combined ball puller at the other end. Length 109 cm.Condition: II + Questions about the lot?