April 9th & 10th Premier Firearms Sale (MFIRE)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/9/2016
27 - 1/2” barrel. .52 percussion. Manufactured in Neuberg, Germany by Pfisterer and so marked on top barrel flat. This is a beautifully made, one of a kind, off set target rifle from the mid -19th century. Features include; full octagon barrel with engraving at breech, globe front sight, rear sight slot is empty, lollipop rear tang target sight with 3/4” disc, offset and highly figured walnut stock, full length with checkered wrist and for-end, engraved iron patch box, ornate trigger guard is carved out of wood, double set triggers, front sling swivel, rod is attached via three thimbles, and barrel is held by two wedges with decorative brass escutcheons. The lock is engraved as is the tang of the iron butt plate, the hammer is engraved as well, the head of which is ornately detailed of a dog’s head. The thumb plate is missing. There is an expert repair at wrist. Left side of stock has a rollover comb, with a beautiful carving. Has three decorative left side plates. Metal is a clean, brown patina. Has a very good rifled bore. Extremely well - made, one of a kind early target rifle. Comes with a bullet mold.