Original German 18 Bore Flintlock Fowling Piece by Johann Schifter of Neustadt with Spanish Barrel - Circa 1720 Japanese Military Maps though the edge is a

though the edge is a bit dull at present

however it was apparently not fired much

and the crown of the helmet has worn

contractor 39 stands for firm F

The flag reads as:

Original German 18 Bore Flintlock Fowling Piece by Johann Schifter of Neustadt with Spanish Barrel - Circa 1720 Japanese Military Maps though the edge is aOriginal Item: One of a Kind. Here we have a fantastic early 18th Century German fowling Piece, made by maker Johann Schifter of Neustadt, and fitted with a beautiful Spanish two stage round to octagon barrel. We have found some other examples of his work, and he made higher end fowling pieces, and the wonderful reference book series Der Neue Stockel by Eugene Heer indicates that he worked from 1710 1730. The fowler is truly a work of art featuring a