A percussion target rifle by Anton Machler

Provenance: Switzerland
Dating: Mid 19th Century
Dimensions: length 126 cm.
Condition: good
Octagonal, rifled, 15.5 mm cal. barrel, marked "Anton Machler in Lachen", with variable precision rear sight, foresight, clutch for the bayonet; smooth tang. Signed forward spring lock; the counterplate featuring a wing screw for quick disassembly. Wooden stock with brass mounts, anatomical trigger guard. Complete with ramrod.