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
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
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 2nd Dec, 2020