A fine flintlock carbine with fire-gilt barrel, Johann Adam Knod, Carlsbad, circa 1730 The octagonal bronze barrel slightly constricted in the middle with fire gilding over the entire surface (abraded in places). The muzzle with approx. 3 cm loading shell, six-groove rifled bore in 12 mm calibre. Dovetailed gilt sights with folding rear sight. Finely engraved scrolling bands with portrait cartouches, signed "Johann Adam Knod" at the breech. Fire-gilt bronze lock plate with iron cock and frizzen. Delicately engraved hunting decoration, signed "Johann Adam Knod - in Carlsbad". Gilt lock side plate with a depiction of a boar hunt in relief on a finely chased background. The beautifully carved full stock in walnut, the fire-gilt furniture lavishly embellished. Patch box with a spring catch and sliding lid. Original wooden ramrod with gilt tip. Length 77 cm. Johann Adam Knod (1690 - 1751) completed his apprenticeship in Vienna, becoming a master craftsman in 1719. He subsequently worked in Carlsbad. Condition: II +