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3097 - A Saxon military flintlock smoothbore rifle, probably from Dresden, dated 1591
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A Saxon military flintlock smoothbore rifle, probably from Dresden, dated 1591 Octagonal barrel with a serrated rim tapering to a round profile, featuring a smooth bore in 16 mm caliber. Inserted brass sight; the date “1591” is stamped on the top of the barrel. The sight line is grooved above the chamber; on the side, there is a master’s mark stamped twice (a seated hare?) with the monogram “HDH.” Action with a dome-shaped wheel cover and safety lever. A dagger mark stamped on the action plate (similar to Stöckel, Nos. 5738 and 5739). Spring-loaded pan cover with a release button. The springs on the inside are partially originally blued. Adjustable trigger with set screw. Full stock made of ebonized walnut with inlays of engraved and blackened bone. Depiction of dolphins between scrollwork cartouches. Butt plate marked “No. 3.” Stock compartment with spring-locked lid; original internal bullet extractor and bullet scraper, each with a screw thread. Original wooden ramrod with engraved bone ferrule and iron threaded sleeve. Length 111.5 cm. Condition: II +
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Armor, Edged Weapons, and Antique Firearms - IIAuction house
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