i know this is rather old, but right now i am a little confused, so i would like to activate this again.
if you re-read the older posts and look at the pics that came from a german gun auction, you see that we're talking about a gun, that is very seldomly seen here in germany.
i was not able to buy the above mentioned gun, the price went to the roof... ...something 1200 euros, which is close to 1500US$.
to make a long story short, i came across a gun dealer here and he offered a couple of used muzzleloaders, both, percs and flint and i saw a "little" smoothie hiding in the corner.
asking about a price he asks for a little less than 700 euros (875 US$). i bought it and took it home. after taking a loser look to it and also at the above mentioned pics from the old gun auction, i am a little confused.... here are the pics from may new smoothie:
barrel marks
lock. it is marked "TVLE" (just one "L") and a sign i don't know.
mark in the stock:
and here is what confuses me. the pics from the older gun auction show a wooden rammer. here is the one that is fit to my gun:
here are some additional infos:
caliber 17.4mm = .685 or 15GA
barrel length: 113,5cm = 44,68 inch
lenght all over: 153,5cm = 60,43 inch
the gun is marked with the numer 22 all over (inside) one of the "2" is always turned 90° (??)
there are two rings on the left side, on behind the sideplate, one a barrel ring.
what is it i have here?
are there any supplies for spareparts, just in case?
from a first look its well build - how much is it really worth?
the lock is good and throws a lot of sparks! should make a good shooter too.
any info/help welcome.
ike