lancaster
(.470 member)
13/07/17 04:08 AM
Re: muzzle loader at auction

http://www.ebuy.dk/astort.asp?emneid=9269&fid=8425




















side by side percussion hunting rifle.
Description:
This gun is manufactured by the small company H. Sturm in Suhl, Germany. The weapon is with beautifully engraved locks with hammers in the form of dolphins. The company name is inlaid with gold on the locks "Henr Sturm in Suhl". The company merges later with Spangenberg & Sauer. This rifle is a gift from Frederik VI, King of Denmark to Johan Wilhelm Cornelius Krieger 1788-1857 - who will be knighted on October 6th, 1829, where he receives this gun as a gift. A silver sign with the inscription "Minde Sorgenfri on 6 October 1829" has been inserted. "
The gun is richly decorated with silver fittings and engravings. Length 119 cm (barrels 79 cm)



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