Original Magnificent German Engraved Wheellock Rifle with Internal Wheel - Signed Georg Hoffman 1670 Blunderbuss the USARV deputy commanding general

the USARV deputy commanding general

VF-103 transitioned to the F9F-6 Cougar and adopted the nickname "Flying Cougars"

The M1917 tripod and cradle are offered in very good condition

Measuring almost 20" in over all length the barrel itself

probably because the Germans left it all too late and the horrendous casualties that might have been created were left to be dealt with by AH's "People's Army” of old men and young boys

Original Magnificent German Engraved Wheellock Rifle with Internal Wheel - Signed Georg Hoffman 1670 Blunderbuss the USARV deputy commanding generalOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is magnificent example of a German 17th Century Wheellock Hunting Rifle. These rifles have lovely lines and highly decorative stocks, a style often duplicated for later made guns and air rifles. This example features a very rare internal "wheel" to the lock, which is usually on the outside for more easy access. The top of the barrel is marked by maker Georg : Hoffman with a date of 1670, right in the correct period