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Lot 3299:German Percussion Sporting Gun Made for a Child

December 3rd, 2017|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3299:German Percussion Sporting Gun Made for a Child

December 3rd, 2017|Rock Island, IL
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Engraved German Percussion Sporting Gun Made for a Child

Unsigned and manufactured circa 1830. Blued octagonal barrel with bead front sight and inlaid with two silver bands towards the breech, breech and tang engraved with a spray of scrollwork, flat lock engraved with foliage, scrollwork and a rabbit, 11 ½ inch walnut full stock with checkered grip and forend, raised cheekpiece carved with a spray of foliage beneath, wrist inlet for an escutcheon (missing), the heel of the najked butt numbered "1781", wood pistol grip trigger guard, trigger plate with foliate engraved finial, sling mounts, green canvas sling (possibly original), and original horn tipped wooden ramrod. Provenance: Property of a German Prince, great, great grandchild of Emperor Franz Josef I, Emperor of Austria and King of Hungary.

ConditionVery good. The barrel retains 30% original blued finish fading to a plum color. The lock retains 20% original casehardened finish; most noticeable in the sheltered area around the hammer. The remainder of the metal work has a light grey patina. Engraving is clear and sharp throughout. The stock has numerous handling and storage marking throughout and checkering is crisp.
Details
ManufacturerUnmarked
ModelPercussion
TypeRifle
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge52
Barrel25 inch octagon
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1306
Catalog page151
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