Lot 33
An over-and-under rifle from the armoury of the Prince of Waldeck, Hess in Zweibrücken, circa 1730
Fine Antique and Modern Firearms | A78s | Live auction | 627 Lots
Hammer price € 11,000
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(Later?) blued rifled barrels in 13.5 mm calibre, minimally rough bores with good rifling, on the upper barrel a dovetailed silver/brass front sight and chiselled rear sight. Finely chiselled, engraved and gilt flintlocks, the right lock signed at the lockplate. Carved full stock with en suite engraved and gilt iron furniture, on the right of the forend iron ramrod with horn tip, on the tab of the buttcap the large Waldeck coat of arms under a ducal hat. Length 93 cm.Exceptionally easy to handle, finely crafted hunting weapon.
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