Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting German - Scandinavian style Flintlock Saddle Ring Carbine, which definitely looks to have seen long service. It has all brass fittings except for the iron side plate, which has a very long saddle ring bar attached to it, with the other end terminating on the middle barrel band. The saddle ring unfortunately has been lost at some time, but it is definitely a lovely example with some interesting markings and characteristics.
The carbine features a 18 1/2 inch long smoothbore barrel, which has a bore of approximately .70". The carbine is 33 1/2 inches in overall length, and has a full length musket style butt stock with an early "bannister rail" style comb on top. The lock is very interesting, as it definitely has a functional half cock position, but also features a safety "dog" that can be engaged when it is at half cock. It is dated C 1831 on the body of the lock plate, while there is an Austrian-style double headed eagle on the tail. The brass pan is sloped towards the front, as usually seen during the early 19th century. The barrel has some faded markings on the breech area, and there is a mostly clear 1828 date on the barrel tang.
The metalwork overall has a polished steel matte patina from centuries of oxidation and subsequent cleaning. The brass fittings have been cleaned as well, but don't show nearly as much wear, and now display a mellow patina. The stock is in lovely condition,, showing no major damage, and it has a very nice worn look. Interestingly, on the bottom of the fore stock and even more so on the bottom of the butt stock there are numerous small copper tabs or nails in the stock, almost like there used to be copper tacks attached to decorate the carbine long ago. We do not understand how these were attached, or what function they serve, but they definitely add to the piece.
A lovely early 19th century Germanic flintlock saddle ring carbine with some great research potential. Ready to add to your collection and display!
Specifications:
Year of Manufacture: 1828 (barrel) and 1831 (lock)
Caliber: .700"
Ammunition Type: Lead Shot & Powder
Barrel Length: 18 1/2 Inches
Overall Length: 33 1/2 Inches
Action: Flintlock
Feed System: Muzzle-Loaded
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