ONE-OF-A-KIND German Parlor Rifle

The German parlor rifle is a single-shot firearm chambered in 5.2mm and configured with a 27.5-inch barrel. It bears traditional German proof markings including a crown over G, crown over B, and crown over U, consistent with period proof standards used on rifles produced in Germany prior to 1940. The rifle does not display a visible serial number. Its overall design aligns with the parlor or indoor target rifles that were common for low-power, short-range shooting practice during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This rifle is used and exhibits the typical characteristics of a vintage firearm of its type. The long barrel and small-caliber bore indicate a configuration intended for precision at modest distances. The proof marks confirm its German origin and formal proof testing. No a...