thank you Gav for your kind compliment and of course thank you Michael for
the compliments and expert comments.
may I add only one small note by the Date, the initial C on the barrel refers to Phillipp Carl, Count of Erbach. (1677-1736).
Both Keith Neil and Christies have dated this rifle Circa 1700, I presume because the shape of the (very) thick Butt and flat engraved counter plate which was in fashion at the end of the 17thC.
Thank you and best Regards
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