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Lot 3278:Franz Nowak Signed Short Percussion Rifle

May 5th, 2019|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3278:Franz Nowak Signed Short Percussion Rifle

May 5th, 2019|Rock Island, IL
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Finely Engraved and Gold Inlaid Franz Nowak Signed Short Percussion Rifle with Silver Plate Accents

Manufactured by Franz Nowak who was active in Prague 1821 to 1857. It features traditional blade front and two leaf notch rear sight, folding adjustable peep sight on the upper tang, "FRANZ NOWAK IN PRAG" in gold inlay on top of the barrel, dual gold bands at the breech, gold border around "FR/NOWAK/IN PRAG" on the upper tang, attractive Germanic scroll engraving with animal accents, double set triggers, sliding wooden patch box with carved floral accent and patches and two spare nipples inside, and nicely figured stock with finely checkered wrist and classic Germanic cheek rest with molding lines. The bottom of the forend has a German silver inlay inscribed with a coronet over a Gothic "C."

ConditionFine with essentially all of the original gold inlay, gray and brown patina, patches of minor surface oxidation/pitting, and a crack in the hammer. The stock is very good and has a large chip absent from the horn grip extension, period repairs visible by the upper tang and left side of the wrist, some small chips, and discoloration. Mechanically fine.
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ManufacturerNowak
ModelTarget
TypeRifle
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge58
Barrel17 inch octagon
Finishgray/gold/casehardened/gold
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1985
Catalog page136
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