Lot 4939
An AUSTRIAN Hussar's flintlock carbine M1798
Historical and Modern Firearms | A109s | Live auction | 1727 Lots
Description
Round, conical barrel with smooth bore, calibre 18 mm. The chamber area with grinding marks, a trace of repair work behind the forward barrel band (repaired crack?). Flintlock with rear cock safety. Walnut full-stock with brass furniture. Stock with distinct signs of use, the lower bolt of the forward barrel band replaced. Rear barrel band of iron, merging into an iron ramrod pipe. Length 84.5 cm. In the printed catalogue this rifle is erroneously marked as a Danish Cavalry Carbine, thus the incorrect chapter assignment.Condition: III + Questions about the lot?