A 22-Bore German Flintlock Sporting Gun
By Bongarde a Dusseldorp, circa 1720
With shortened four-stage barrel and later fore-sight and gold-inlaid signature, signed bevelled lock with stepped tail and later cock, moulded figured walnut half-stock (old repair to butt, fore-end tip and cap replaced), raised cheek-piece, brass mounts including trigger-guard with finger-rest, and butt-cap engraved with coronet and coat-of-arms, and later ramrod and pipe
36in. (93.4cm.) barrel