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"Czechoslovakian Rifle (AL5179) Guns International #: 101539594 Seller's Inventory #: AL5179 Category: Antique Rifles - Flintlock - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850 Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Collectors Firearms Company: CollectorsFirearms, Inc Member Since: 3/6/07 First Name: E-commerce Last Name: Department State: Texas Zip: 77063 Country: United States Phone: (832) 360-1771 Fax: (713) 781-6407 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 9100 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: M/C, VISA, American Express and Discover Description: " Czechoslovakian rifle. Stunning Eastern European highly decorated relief chiseled, inlaid, and carved rifle, possibly the Moravian region of Czechoslovakia. The rifle has the following embellishments: expertly chiseled barrel, lock and cock; stock is well carved with decorative leaves and floral designs; the brass furniture is outstanding in that the intricate design patterns had to been laid out as the patterns are outstanding in their complexity; the patch box door which is decorated in red enamel opens and closes perfectly; and even the brass inlays are engraved. We believe the stock is European Maple. The overall length is 45.5". The 31" octagon approximately .55 caliber barrel has a good bore with deep rifling. The swamped barrel is approx. 2" at the breech, .91" in the center and 1.65" at the muzzle. There are two sling swivels. The action works perfectly. Note: an old tag on the rifle says remove ramrod before removing lock bolts. This has to be one of the most unusual antique guns in terms of the variety and high quality of the design and workmanship. SOLD |