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Simon Klett (active 1620)
Rifle 1620-50
103.0 cm (length) | RCIN 61745
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A wheellock rifle with an octagonal steel barrel, walnut stock with a cheekrest, inlaid with stag's horn, engraved with flowers, fruit, and birds, and hounds chasing the stag (on the patchbox). The butt inlaid with mother-of-pearl coat of arms; steel lock engraved with flowers, birds, a monster's head and a ribboned wreath, with an indented trigger guard.
Provenance
Presented to the Prince Regent by R.Cosway RA, who bought it from a Count de Navenville.
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Creator(s)
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Measurements
103.0 cm (length)
75.3 cm (barrel length)
Category
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