A RARE MATCHLOCK ARQUEBUS
origin
Germany or Italydating
Late 16th Centurydimensions
length 126,7 cm.conditions
goodPREVIOUS
NEXT
Octagonal, smoothbore, 16,5 mm cal barrel, provided with tubular sight with the back carved as a stylized face, nozzle with foresight. Squared pan complete with revolving pan cover and spark arrester. Lock with thin, flat plate with remains of marks, serpentine with shell-shaped base, curved grip, moulded clamp and complete with wing screw. Working mechanism. Squared handle. Butt made of antique wood, well preserved; the right side with small restored blocks at the borders, the left one with a bigger block. Simple, wooden ramrod.
Sale price
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
origin
Germany or Italydating
Late 16th Centurydimensions
length 126,7 cm.conditions
goodPREVIOUS
NEXT
Octagonal, smoothbore, 16,5 mm cal barrel, provided with tubular sight with the back carved as a stylized face, nozzle with foresight. Squared pan complete with revolving pan cover and spark arrester. Lock with thin, flat plate with remains of marks, serpentine with shell-shaped base, curved grip, moulded clamp and complete with wing screw. Working mechanism. Squared handle. Butt made of antique wood, well preserved; the right side with small restored blocks at the borders, the left one with a bigger block. Simple, wooden ramrod.