Pusher as a horse rider

particular large-caliber smooth-bore rifle, formerly used in the marshy areas of the Apulian Tavoliere for hunting ducks, which was carried out with the aid of specially trained horses behind which the hunters hid to approach the prey until they were within range. Heavy cylindrical barrel cal. 25mm, bearing on the combustion chamber three distinct manufacturer's punches; racemic engraved back spring battery; walnut case with brass fittings; iron rod; in overall very good condition; rare type weapon L 105 cm A practically identical specimen was hesitated in Auction 55 Von Morenberg of June 2012