The top barrel flat of this short wheellock carbine is marked "*GABRIEL*BORN*1665*", with "1665/HGH" stamped in two lines on top of the stock behind the breech, and the inside of the lock is marked with a shield above another shield with "HW" over three crossed arrows inside, a Nuremberg lock maker mark listed as active circa 1660 (full name not listed). No further information was found related to the barrel and stock markings. The barrel has fine groove rifling with a blade front sight, three-leaf folding notch rear sight, and light engraved bands at the muzzle and breech. Features adjustable double set triggers, a full length walnut stock with light carvings, iron fittings and trigger guard with a heart shape cut out, sliding walnut patchbox door, and walnut ramrod with an antique ivory tip carved with border accents.

Fine with scattered dark colored light pitting on the bright iron surfaces with clear markings and engraving. The stock is very good with scattered scratches and dents, a crack running between the front of the trigger guard to the bottom of the lock, and defined edges and carvings. Mechanically untested.