This massive gun is 65 5/8 inches in overall length and has an approximately .86 caliber smooth bore (just under 7 bore). The barrel is equipped with a tall blade front sight with dovetailed base and a three-leaf rear sight. The breech section also has an oval shaped marking, and an iron hook used for steadying the gun on a rampart or similar rest protrudes from the bottom through the stock. The lock is marked "POTZDAMMAGAZ/S&D" indicating it was made at the Potsdam Arsenal c. 1723-1740 while it was run by Splittgerber & Daum. The furniture is iron. We have seen other examples of these impressive guns, but not with the extensive stock embellishment seen on this example. It has bone or staghorn overlays over essentially the entire stock, and the overlays are elaborately "scrimshawed" with a variety of hunting and game scenes throughout.

Fine. The metal has a generally smooth, dark brown patina overall along with some mild wear and oxidation. The stock is also fine and has a yellow patina overall and distinct engraving. Mechanically fine.