Lot Essay
For other examples of this type see Howard L. Blackmore, Guns and Rifles of the World, No.s 560-562
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A VERY RARE 80-BORE GERMAN EIGHT-SHOT SNAPHANCE REVOLVING CARBINE
CIRCA 1600
With two-stage barrel with turned reinforcing ring at the muzzle, fluted breech section and chiselled girdle, hand-rotated cylinder held in position by a spring-catch at the front and with sliding spring-held brass cover for each pan, pivoting steel attached to the side of the breech, and with long shaped neck and removable striking face, later lock, stock, and mounts
22 3/8in. barrel
CIRCA 1600
With two-stage barrel with turned reinforcing ring at the muzzle, fluted breech section and chiselled girdle, hand-rotated cylinder held in position by a spring-catch at the front and with sliding spring-held brass cover for each pan, pivoting steel attached to the side of the breech, and with long shaped neck and removable striking face, later lock, stock, and mounts
22 3/8in. barrel