A fine flintlock carbine with fire-gilt barrel, Johann Adam Knod, Carlsbad, circa 1730The octagonal bronze barrel slightly constricted in the middle with fire gilding over the entire surface (abraded in places). The muzzle with approx. 3 cm loading shell, six-groove rifled bore in 12 mm calibre. Dovetailed gilt sights with folding rear sight. Finely engraved scrolling bands with portrait cartouches, signed "Johann Adam Knod" at the breech. Fire-gilt bronze lock plate with iron cock and frizzen. Delicately engraved hunting decoration, signed "Johann Adam Knod - in Carlsbad". Gilt lock side plate with a depiction of a boar hunt in relief on a finely chased background. The beautifully carved full stock in walnut, the fire-gilt furniture lavishly embellished. Patch box with a spring catch and sliding lid. Original wooden ramrod with gilt tip. Length 77 cm.Johann Adam Knod (1690 - 1751) completed his apprenticeship in Vienna, becoming a master craftsman in 1719. He subsequently worked in Carlsbad.Condition: II +