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A wheellock rifle, German, dated 1640. Lightly swamped barrel with seven groove rifling in 16 mm calibre, dovetailed iron sights, and "1640" engraved on the breech. Cut wheellock with a cloverleaf design
![A wheellock rifle, German, dated 1640. Lightly swamped barrel with seven groove rifling in 16 mm calibre, dovetailed iron sights, and "1640" engraved on the breech. Cut wheellock with a cloverleaf design A wheellock rifle, German, dated 1640. Lightly swamped barrel with seven groove rifling in 16 mm calibre, dovetailed iron sights, and "1640" engraved on the breech. Cut wheellock with a cloverleaf design](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/T3BH1A/a-wheellock-rifle-german-dated-1640-lightly-swamped-barrel-with-seven-groove-rifling-in-16-mm-calibre-dovetailed-iron-sights-and-1640-engraved-on-the-breech-cut-wheellock-with-a-cloverleaf-design-openwork-wheel-cover-pan-cover-spring-missing-walnut-full-stock-richly-inlaid-with-mother-of-pearl-and-bone-nose-cap-needs-repair-star-inlaid-on-the-cheekpiece-later-ramrod-length-91-cm-attached-wheel-key-with-a-helically-shaped-turned-handle-length-105-cm-historic-historical-17th-century-shoulder-arm-weapons-arms-weapon-arm-additional-rights-clearance-info-not-available-T3BH1A.jpg)
A wheellock rifle, German, dated 1640. Lightly swamped barrel with seven groove rifling in 16 mm calibre, dovetailed iron sights, and "1640" engraved on the breech. Cut wheellock with a cloverleaf design
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Original 19th Century Early Experimental Breech Loader - Smooth Bore w – International Military Antiques
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Original 17th Century German Percussion Converted Rifled Coach Gun wit – International Military Antiques
What was the difference in price between a smooth bore firearm and a rifled one in the 17th century? - Quora
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Contemporary Makers: Mid 17th Century English Yoeman Hunting Rifle by Donald Whitehead for Robert W. Walker
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