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Rare and Fine Antique Arms & Armour from Around the World

Thursday 21 March 2024 e Friday 22 March 2024, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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A fine percussion target rifle by J. H. Frey, 1840 circa

Estimate

€ 400 - 700

Sold

€ 1.125

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Zurigo
length 128.5 cm.
Solid, octagonal, rifled, 15.5 mm cal. barrel (clean bore, excellent rifling), the base with inscription "J. H. Frey a Zürich" inside an ellipsis with checkered border, provided with adjustable rear sight and fore sight; smooth tang. Forward spring flintlock, flat lock plate with engraved roped border, centrally signed "J. H. Frey a Zürich," the cock engraved with floral motifs. Wooden full stock with checkered grip and palm rest, and an engraved silver shield with monogram on the grip. Brass mounts, anatomical trigger guard, trigger, and set trigger. Complete with brass-tipped wooden ramrod and a modern strap.

Specialist Notes

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Si tratta di un'asta indipendente da Finarte e come tale gestita interamente a Sarzana da Czerny's. Per oggetti considerati "arma" dalla legge italiana per l'acquisto è necessaThis is an independent auction from Finarte and as such is managed entirely in Sarzana by Czerny's.