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N.J. Løbnitz patented his breech-loading system in 1833
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SIGNED N. LOBNITZ PATENT KIOBENHAVN, NO. 172, CIRCA 1840
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A very rare 28-bore Danish Løbnitz patent d.b. breech-loading percussion pistol
Signed N. Lobnitz Patent Kiobenhavn, No. 172, circa 1840
With tip-up octagonal sighted barrels released by a pivoting lever on the right side and fitted with sliding triangular bayonet beneath, box-lock action with two hammers on the upper side and signed on the top-strap, chequered walnut butt (damaged), and brass trigger-guard (in worn condition with some pitting)
16¼in. (41.2cm.)
Signed N. Lobnitz Patent Kiobenhavn, No. 172, circa 1840
With tip-up octagonal sighted barrels released by a pivoting lever on the right side and fitted with sliding triangular bayonet beneath, box-lock action with two hammers on the upper side and signed on the top-strap, chequered walnut butt (damaged), and brass trigger-guard (in worn condition with some pitting)
16¼in. (41.2cm.)