Wheel-action Arquebus Signed “andoni Mann..” European Work, Circa 1730/1750

Wheel harquebus signed “ANDONI MANN...”.
European work, circa 1730/1750
Steel, wood, horn
L.T.: 90 - Barrel length: 60cm - Muzzle diameter: 13mm

Full-length rifled barrel; equipped with a planchette frog fixed to a blade; brass dovetailed front sight. Stamped on the top with four fleur-de-lys and a punch and number on the left side.
Flat-bodied spinning wheel; entirely engraved with a rural composition featuring a man and his dog at rest, a deer in the woods, then richly chased with foliage. A reserve reveals the signature “ANDONI MANN...”. Inner wheel; fully engraved hammer.
The trigger guard is digital and pierced with a four-leaf clover.
The walnut frame is partially carved. On the butt plate is fixed the push button. Horn mouthpiece.
Wooden stick with horn mouthpiece.

Reference : 5133 

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According to article L311-2 of the French Code de la sécurité intérieure, this collector's weapon is classified in category D. It is free to acquire and hold. We remind you that their sale is forbidden to minors.