The octagonal Damascus barrel slightly constricted in the middle with six-groove rifled bore in 11 mm calibre. Dovetailed, blued sights. The signature "Jeschek in Josephstadt" inlaid in silver at the breech, behind which gold-inlaid tendrils. Delicately engraved breech plug and snail. A depiction of a standing hunter chiselled on the tang. The lock with finely engraved decorative tendrils and occasional gold inlays. Adjustable set trigger. Half stock made of walnut, with fine chequering. A depiction of William Tell in relief on the cheek. The gold thumb plate engraved with a count's coronet. Finely engraved trigger guard with a horn hand rest. Length 112.5 cm.Joseph Jeschek of Josephstadt (Vienna) became a master craftsman in 1842 and guild master in 1858.Condition: I - II Questions about the lot?
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The auction includes 656 lots and starts on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 10 am (CET). Lot no. 3001 - 3656. The pre-sale viewing will take place from May 21 - 24, 2020 from 2 to 6 pm (CET). However, the number of participants for both auction and viewing is limited due to Covid-19 restrictions and requires an appointment. Bring your favourite breathing mask! Prior to any visit please check our website - we'll update it as soon as the situation changes.
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