This rifle is similar to the example in the St. Louis Art Museum (object #73:1939) noted as "probably from the third quarter of the 17th century" in Cieszyn, Slaskie, Poland. "The name Tschinke derives from the city of Teschen (now Cieszyn in present-day Poland) where the rifles were produced. This light rifle for hunting birds and small game has a very distinctive form of wheel-lock ignition whose mechanism was mounted on the outside. The highly ornate decoration on this gun indicates that it was intended for a wealthy hunter." Like their example, this rifle has extensive staghorn and mother-of-peal inlays along the stock in primarily floral, fruit, and bestial patterns. The right side of the butt has a lion. The left stock flat has a small unicorn with over-sized horn and the left side of the butt has a classical figure and supporters. The swamped barrel has a small brass blade front sight, covered notch rear sight, and simple floral engraving. The latter repeat on the lock which has the distinctive external mainspring. The engraving has gilt highlights.