Verstehen German Guns?
Oddly, I've been charged with tracing down the heritage of a matched pair of German/Bohemian guns.
They are a fine pair of 16s. Very Anglo at first glance. And made up by Johann Haberda of Frauenberg, Bohemia.
He was “Furst Schwarzenberg Scher Hotbuchsenmacher”.
My suspicion from initial research is that these guns were made for a duke or prince (Scher = Prince) of Schwartzenberg. Via the stock ovals/crest on the comb of each gun. I have no idea of the W's meaning.
Can any of you provide insight? I've already tapped the German Gun Collectors Assn. But thought I've post here as well.
Thanks in advance for any insights...
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