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I purchased this rifle a few years ago at auction. I don't know much about these muzzle loading rifles.

It is marked Dobias & Howsky (or perhaps Dobiaschowsky) in Perchtoldsdorf. I understand that Perchtoldsdorf is in Austria.

The rifle is in very good condition (and appears shootable). I did not weigh the rifle but it is very light and compact with an overall length of 39 in., a barrel approx. 23in. with 3/8 in. width of barrel flat, LOP is 13.5 In., Bore is approx. .50 in.

It has a beautifully made folding peep sight on the wrist. This sight is in excellent condition and smoothly adjusts for windage and elevation. It also has an open sight on the octagonal barrel with one standing and one folding leaf. It has a horn muzzle cap on the fullstock, double set triggers, and very extensive checkering and engraving.

Any information that you can provide about this rifle will be very appreciated. Thank you.

seems to be the same;

https://www.pulverdampf.com/viewtopic.php?t=21229

Question from 2014!

Cheers,
Gunwolf

Not sure who posted that, but yes those are my photos from another forum.

...and this:

http://www.germanguns.com/upload/showthread.php?920-Perchtoldsdorf-Jaeger-Rifle

Cheers,
Gunwolf

Yes I am aware of this posting. Thanks.

Just looking for more information.

This gunsmith, Dobiaschowsky in Perchtoldsdorf, seems to be unlisted.
If in your shoes I would contact:

info@perchtoldsdorf.at

and ask them about the old gunsmith from their town. They have a number of museums there so they should be well qualified.

With kind regards,
Jani

Master gunsmith Carl Dobiaschofsky is mentioned several times in Vienna and Perchtoldsdorf during the 1830s to 1850s.
Many thanks to Dr. Gregor Gatscher-Riedl, MPA.

With kind regards,
Jani

Will consider trades for high grade and/or small bore AH Fox shotguns.