Sold for $540

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

19th Century Ottoman Knee Gun

About .69 caliber. 14" bore with 1.5" flared muzzle. Browned metal finish. Hardwood stock has checkering and carved neoclassical molding to grip and forearm. Flintlock knee gun without sights. Item features wire Arabesque wire inlay to stock comb and a wood ramrod.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition Report

Fair. Bore is dark. Finish has darkened overall with scattered pitting and losses. Wood stock has losses and scratching overall. Action is functional.

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