Lot Nr.916

A "Schützengewehr" M 1787.

Two-stage barrel, first octagonal then round with grooved rifling in calibre 20 mm, bayonet fixture removed. Flintlock marked "Potzdammagaz." and "DSE". Dark walnut stock, forearm with replacements. Brass furniture, trigger guard stamped "KVST", butt plate with crowned cipher "FWR", iron parts with pitting. Stock reworked, screws partly replaced. Length 117 cm.
An extremely rare weapon, cf. Wirtgen, "Die preußischen Handfeuerwaffen 1700 bis 1806", text book pp. 112 ff. and illustrations, tables 72 ff.

Condition: II-

Limit: 3800 EURO

3800 EURO