Lot 3239
A percussion target rifle, Joh. Rulitz in Graz, circa 1850
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
Heavy, octagonal barrel, round at the muzzle, the rifled bore with six lands and grooves, calibre 9 mm. The chamber area decorated with gold-inlaid iron-cut engraving and signed “Joh. Rulitz in Graz”. Barrel partly with pronounced pitting. Tang with fitted diopter sight. Finely engraved lock plate with gold inlay, rear lock screw replaced. Back-action percussion lock with fence, defective. Set trigger with French-style mechanism, requires re-adjustment. Walnut half stock with finely engraved iron furniture, slightly pitted, repaired. Length 118 cm.Condition: III + Questions about the lot?