Barrel formed in three stages, octagonal breech, facetted median, the muzzle end again octagonal, signed on the breech. Bright, rifled bore in cal. 11.5 mm. Original bluing well preserved. The tang and the breech finley decorated with chiselled tendrils. Colour case hardened percussion lock with engraved tendrils. Half stock with beautiful grain and partly blued, partly color case hardened fittings. The trigger guard monogrammed "RM" to duo-tone gold. Under the fore-end a foldable charging lever that moves the barrel forward on a rail in the stock. Fine haircrack below the lockplate. Length 41 cm. The wooden case lined in blue felt. Many accessories such as tools, bullet mould, powder flask, etc. In the lid a brass escutcheon monogrammed "RM", two fine cracks. Dimensions 47 x 21 x 7,5 cm.A very well made gun with an unusual and rare charging mechanism.Condition: 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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