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Thursday 25 September 2025 e Friday 26 September 2025, 02:00 PM • Sarzana

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A fine percussion rifle by Pirko for hunting, Mid 19th Century

Estimate

€ 500 - 800

Sold

€ 1.750

The price includes buyer's premium

Information

Vienna
length 73.5 cm.
Short, octagonal, rifled, 15.8 mm cal. barrel (clean bore, visible rifling), browned, of slightly narrower section in the middle, widening towards the nozzle but without reaching the width of the base; the latter decorated with a series of frames with different patterns, slightly further forward the silver-inlaid signature "Pirko in Wien"; rear sight and foresight. Large tang engraved with floral motifs. Forward spring percussion lock, flat lock plate and cock decorated with phytomorphic motifs. Interesting wing screw to quickly disassemble the plate. Wooden full stock, micro-checkered grip. Iron mounts, butt-plate with upper tang engraved en suite, wooden trigger guard with iron reinforcement band, the head of which is carved with a palmette. The back has a silver shield featuring a monogram and a five-pointed noble crown with pearls. Horn-tipped, wooden ramrod, the muzzle is also made of the same material.

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