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Heavy, iron, smooth-bore, 16 mm cal. barrel of the 17th century, first part octagonal with rear sight at the base, round after a long segment, embossed with a dragon's head at the nozzle, with octagonal muzzle, silver decorations through all the length (parts missing) and small carvings; morlach flintlock with silver decorations, upper jaw of the cock is missing. Wooden, full stock (19th century) with typical, faceted butt, bone decorations and brass nails. Small damages and parts missing.
Turkey, 17th/19th Century
length 124 cm.
Conditions: medium
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