2nd Dec, 2020 12:00

Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria

 
Lot 14
 

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A 28 BORE CHINESE MATCHLOCK GUN (NIAO CHONG), QING DYNASTY, LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURY

A 28 BORE CHINESE MATCHLOCK GUN (NIAO CHONG), QING DYNASTY, LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURY with tapering russet iron barrel formed with an integral iron pan at the breech, retained by slender brass band and an iron band, carved three-quarter stock with angular butt, and iron combined serpentine and trigger (areas of wear, restorations) 109.2 cm; 43 in barrel


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Sold for £200


 

A 28 BORE CHINESE MATCHLOCK GUN (NIAO CHONG), QING DYNASTY, LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURY with tapering russet iron barrel formed with an integral iron pan at the breech, retained by slender brass band and an iron band, carved three-quarter stock with angular butt, and iron combined serpentine and trigger (areas of wear, restorations) 109.2 cm; 43 in barrel