A German miniature flintlock over-and-under 'Wender' carbine by Johann Lichtenfels, Karlsruhe, circa 1740 | Miniaturkarabiner mit Steinschloss ('Wender') von Johann Lichtenfels, Deutschland, Karlsruhe, circa 1740

Lot Closed

October 18, 02:52 PM GMT

Estimate

6,000 - 8,000 EUR

Lot Details

Description

with brass rifled and smooth-bore barrels set one above the other, with finely made sights, the lock of rounded form signed Iohann Lichtenfels, figured full walnut stock with burnished steel mounts, the trigger guard incorporating a release mechanism for turning the barrels

17.5cm long

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Miniaturkarabiner mit Steinschloss ('Wender') von Johann Lichtenfels, Deutschland, Karlsruhe, circa 1740

Acquired from Peter Finer