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3238 - A heavy percussion target rifle, Rieger in Munich, circa 1850
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A heavy percussion target rifle, Rieger in Munich, circa 1850 Heavy, blued, octagonal damask barrel with a seven-groove rifling in 14 mm caliber. Above the chamber and the muzzle, fine decoration inlaid with gold and silver; also marked “Canon Damassé” and “Rieger in München.” The tail screw plate and lock plate are finely engraved with floral motifs; the lock plate is signed again. Percussion lock, needle trigger. Full stock cut in an exceptional “fish scale” pattern with engraved nickel silver fittings, a simulated stock compartment on the right side, and a horn tip. Two cracks on the lock plate; shrinkage cracks on the right side of the stock professionally filled. Trigger guard with adjustable finger spacing; spring-loaded safety button on the right side of the forend, in front of the lock plate. Diopter inserted behind the tail screw plate. Wooden ramrod. Length 118 cm. Condition: II
Auction details
Armor, Edged Weapons, and Antique Firearms - IIAuction house
Hermann Historica +49 8 95 47 26 490 contact@hermann-historica.comDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.