Wheellock sporting guns were popular with the noblemen of the Germanic states from the 16th to 18th century and later became popular collectible and decorative items in arms collections throughout Europe. The swamped, smoothbore barrel has a blade front sight, brass vent liner, and no visible markings. The lock has scroll and bestial engraving. The ramrod pipes and large sideplate are brass, and the remaining furniture is iron. The patch box lid is wood with iron fittings, and a custom spanner tool is inside. The stock has some relief carved scroll and floral designs and a nice pierced scroll design on the left side of the wrist.