Twin-barrel percussion hunting rifle


Zagreb the Dolezal workshop around 1860, Steel, wood, horn, forging with damascene, grinding, engraving, carving, inlaying rifle length 114.5 cm, barrel length 75.5 cm, 20 mm calibre Barrels round, damascened, smooth on the inside. On the strip connecting the barrels the inlaid silver inscription reads: Dolezal u Zagrebu. The extension for fixing the barrels is decorated with an engraving of a rabbit and flowery finials. The firing mechanisms, as well as the lock-plate are also decorated with engravings of wild animals and floral vignettes. In the extension of the trigger guard there is a decorative reinforcement made of horn. The butt is made of walnut wood, decorated with net carving. The ramrod is wooden, with brass on the top. Acquired for the Museum along with items in the bequest of Stjepan Daubachy in 1914.




HPM/PMH-001995