A percussion target rifle by J. Peterlongo

Provenance: Innsbruck
Dating: Mid 19th Century
Dimensions: length 112.5 cm.
Condition: good
Octagonal, rifled, 9 mm cal. barrel (clean bore, visible rifling), signed in silver "J. PETERLONGO IN INNSBRUCK"; with silver decoration at the base and marked "STAHL". The rear sight channel inlaid with brass; precision foresight; finely engraved tang provided with peep sight. Interesting lock with reverse cock and long, narrow lock plate engraved with floral motifs. Wooden stock with checkered palm rest and butt with thumb support. Iron mounts decorated en suite. With ramrod/cartridge extractor with wooden pommel. Steel parts with patina.