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€ 2.500 - 3.500
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€ 4.375
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Smoothbore, two-stage, 17,5 mm cal. barrel; octagonal at the first part with floral engravings at the base, the second part is round, carved with rings and foliage at the girdle. The breech of the barrel covered with a silver foil hilt provided with broad sight in the centre between a bust and a mask, all framed with floral motifs in low relief, a second hilt decorated with floral motifs and provided with a foresight, the last, smaller, at the nozzle. Engraved tang, the screw covered by a mask. Richly carved lock with grotesque figures, snakes and floral motifs, the screws of the cock and the batterie covered with small masks. Wooden, full stock (minor restorations) carved with floral motifs and at the bottom with two masks. Beautifully carved, engraved and partially pierced iron mounts with busts, grotesque figures, warrior, masks and floral motifs. Horn-tipped wooden ramrod and iron cartridge extractors.