Lot 3233

A percussion rifle, Schmidt in Wischau (CZE), circa 1840

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots

Starting Price € 350

Countdown for bids : 34 days and 9 hours left

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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?

General Information

The auction starts on Thursday, November 17, 2026 at 2:30 pm (CET), start subject to the timing of the preceding auction, with Lot no. 2001 - 2505 and continues on Wednesday 18, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 2506 - 1369.The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.