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LATE 18TH CENTURY ASIAN PERCUSSION CAP RIFLE
Sold
€60
Timed Auction
Fine Militaria & Weapons Auction
Location
F12 Floor
Description
Description: the smooth-bore damascus barrel with flared muzzle, fitted with a ring-turned and spiral steel ramrod in a carved bone housing, the full-length mahogany stock banded in steel, the downswept grip inlaid with lotus flower in bone, 136 x 18 x 6cm
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Note: Please Note: Buyers Fees are as follows Buyers Premium 20% + VAT Online Fee 5% + VAT (VAT is the standard rate 23%)
Condition
For restoration - ramrod snapped, unclear whether the rest of rod is within the housing; one side of bone inlay to grip is missing; firing mechanism is mostly missing and not functional; light oxidation to metal components; superficial wear consistent with age
