Curious shooting weapon, barrel dated 1630 on the plate of the first third. The barrel later became cylindrical, fluted and with a reinforced muzzle, caliber 24 bullets to the pound. Flintlock lock converted to percussion, chimney on inertia block. Stetcher trigger. Walnut frame, handguard bulged in the center with a wooden addition forming a flat sabot allowing the gun to rest on a support at a good height for the shooter's comfort. Pistol grip with thumb slot, rectangular stock lengthened by hand. Mechanism to be revised. Condition 2-

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