http://blog.davide-pedersoli.com/shooting-an-original-18th-century-flintlock-short-rifle/
Although the M.1787 Hussar Carbine was essentially a stocked, smoothbored pistol barrel and used by hussars who would seldom ever be involved in gun combat, although the 10 'Karabiners' of each squadron carried a rifled version of which this civilian hunting model was a parallel development. Although it's said to be mid 18th century, it's lock says otherwise. This is the Prussian hussar carbine. Both smooth and rifled barrel version had sights.
http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/2172/1711057/64-3-2172_468x382.jpg
Although the M.1787 Hussar Carbine was essentially a stocked, smoothbored pistol barrel and used by hussars who would seldom ever be involved in gun combat, although the 10 'Karabiners' of each squadron carried a rifled version of which this civilian hunting model was a parallel development. Although it's said to be mid 18th century, it's lock says otherwise. This is the Prussian hussar carbine. Both smooth and rifled barrel version had sights.
http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/SR/2172/1711057/64-3-2172_468x382.jpg
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