CIRCA 1650
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Another, Similar
Circa 1650
The barrel with three panels of punched decoration retaining traces of gilding, the lock similarly with punched decoration with traces of gilding (old repair to mainspring), the stock signed with the monogram 'HK' behind the barrel tang (minor parts of inlay and butt-plate replaced), indented iron trigger-guard, and later ramrod
35in. (88.9cm.) barrel
The stockmaker is probably Hans (Jan) Kaluza of Teschen, recorded circa 1628-1670. His monogram appears on a Tschinke in the Hofjagd- und Leibrstkammer, Vienna (No. D 127). See Hans Schedelmann, Die Grossen Bchsenmacher, p. 120
Circa 1650
The barrel with three panels of punched decoration retaining traces of gilding, the lock similarly with punched decoration with traces of gilding (old repair to mainspring), the stock signed with the monogram 'HK' behind the barrel tang (minor parts of inlay and butt-plate replaced), indented iron trigger-guard, and later ramrod
35in. (88.9cm.) barrel
The stockmaker is probably Hans (Jan) Kaluza of Teschen, recorded circa 1628-1670. His monogram appears on a Tschinke in the Hofjagd- und Leibrstkammer, Vienna (No. D 127). See Hans Schedelmann, Die Grossen Bchsenmacher, p. 120