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653 - Unusual percussion-fired rifle. | Update
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Unusual percussion-fired rifle. | Update Probably 19th century. L 100 cm. Polygonal barrel with a caliber of 0.5 mm, inserted into a larger tube. The firing tube is only 15 cm long. The percussion cap is inserted into the underside of the barrel; the hammer is located near the trigger with a set trigger. Rear sight and front sight are present; no additional attachable sighting device is included. Probably a type of precision weapon. The lock plate is engraved with a bird motif. Update Oct. 20, 2026: Dated ca. 1850–1870 Auction time: Oct. 28, 2026 | estimated 5:40 p.m. (CET) Unusual percussion rifle for sport shooting. Probably 19th century. L 100 cm. Polygonal barrel with a caliber of 0.5 mm, inserted into a larger tube. The firing tube is only 15 cm long. The percussion cap is inserted into the underside of the barrel; the hammer is located near the trigger with a set trigger. Rear sight and front sight present; no additional attachable sighting device. Probably a type of precision weapon. The lock plate is engraved with a bird motif. Auction time: Oct. 28, 2026 | estimated 5:40 p.m. (CET) *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and should be viewed only as an aid—not as a legally binding statement of the lot’s characteristics. Please note that we can only guarantee the accuracy of the description and condition as provided in the German description.
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