Johann Nowotny in Prague is considered as one of the best gunmakers of his time in the Habsburg Empire. He was in the business about 1865 – 1900. The gun shown comes in Cal. 16, barrels are made of Rose Damascus steel. It has a manual safety, because the hammers cock themselves when the gun is breeched! Action and locks have rich engraving with scroll and small game.
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