A profusely bone-inlaid wheel-lock arquebus, Teschen
Octagonal (replaced) barrel with smooth-bore in 13 mm calibre. Iron dovetail rear sight, front sight missing. Chiselled wheel-lock with a lockplate engraved with scrolling leaves and external wheel. The slender walnut full stock inlaid all-over with engraved and blackened bone in the form of animals, scrolling leaves and fruit bundles. Wooden ramrod with engraved bone tip. Iron trigger guard. Lock slightly pitted, the hammer spring and chain inappropriately restored, minimal losses at the inlays of the butt stock. Length 102.5 cm. Can be improved significantly by professional restoration.Condition: II - III
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Octagonal (replaced) barrel with smooth-bore in 13 mm calibre. Iron dovetail rear sight, front sight missing. Chiselled wheel-lock with a lockplate engraved with scrolling leaves and external wheel. The slender walnut full stock inlaid all-over with engraved and blackened bone in the form of animals, scrolling leaves and fruit bundles. Wooden ramrod with engraved bone tip. Iron trigger guard. Lock slightly pitted, the hammer spring and chain inappropriately restored, minimal losses at the inlays of the butt stock. Length 102.5 cm. Can be improved significantly by professional restoration.Condition: II - III