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WHEELBARQUEBUS
European work, circa 1730/1750
Steel, wood, horn, bone.
L.T.: 81 – Barrel length: 53cm - Muzzle diameter: 16mm
Barrel with sides along its entire length and eight grooves; equipped with a front sight and rear sight; engraved with seven lines on the bolt.
Flat-body lock with external wheel, held by a two-screw flange. Manually sliding bassinet cover; bassinet by spark. Round-body hammer on column, engraved spring. The hammer is lightly engraved.
Finger-grip trigger guard. The double trigger is hair-type, Stecher system.
Walnut stock with a cheekpiece; the decoration is made of bone inlays forming medallions and hearts; the stock is decorated with moldings. The buttplate is made of light horn. The reserve has a sliding door. The mouthpiece is made of horn.
The ramrod is made of wood with a horn tip. The iron clapper is made of iron.
In good condition and consistent throughout.
Ref.: 6008
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This collector's weapon is, according to Article L311-2 of the French Internal Security Code, classified as a collector's weapon, category D. Its acquisition and possession are free. We remind you that its sale is prohibited to minors.
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