Dutch Flintlock Wall Gun

Description:

Dutch Flintlock Wall Gun, mid-18th century, 1.09 caliber, walnut stock with brass buttplate, side plate, trigger guard, nose cap, and sight, brass escutcheon marked "N=30," lock has a period refaced steel and remnants of a maker's mark, illegible engraved mark on the top of the barrel, barrel lg. 56, overall lg. 74 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Stock has a few dings and nicks, and the steel has some light pitting in spots, and the lock functions properly.


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