Lot 5412
A heavy percussion rifle for the German navy(?), Suhl, 1855
Historical and Modern Firearms | A109s | Live auction | 1727 Lots
Description
Heavy, octagonal-to-round barrel, dovetailed rear sight, smooth bore in 13 mm calibre. The left side marked “1855 - 13” and “C.”, the top tang “13”. Flat, smooth lock signed with a crowned “Suhl” above “S&C”, to the right of which marked “1855” and “5969”. The sideplate made of brass, trigger with (defective) German set trigger. Full stock of ebonised wood, iron furniture and iron ramrod (stuck). Trigger guard of brass, marked “13”, but appears not to be original to the stock. The recess for a diopter mount on the wrist indicates secondary use and possible modifications. Iron parts with pitting, the stock with worm holes, a crack in the stock at the lock plate. The hammer does not properly hit the nipple. Length 115 cm. S&C is mentioned in 1849 in connection with the supply of 1,200 rifles and 100 pistols to the Reichsflotte.Condition: II - III Questions about the lot?
