Lot 5671

A German bone-inlaid wheellock rifle, circa 1650

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A104aw | Live auction | 1078 Lots

Hammer price € 8,200

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Description

Octagonal rifled barrel in 15.5 mm calibre. Slightly rough bore, the top with dovetailed brass front sight and plain standing rear sight, signed "Valtin Röwer". Chiselled and engraved wheel-lock decorated with blossoms and a hunting scene, set trigger. Full stock with engraved horn nose, the left side of the butt stock with applied silver monogram, patchbox with horn lid and horn shoulder plate, richly engraved bone inlays of wild animals between flowers and scrolling foliage. Iron trigger guard with finger rests. Wood ramrod with bone tip. Forend replaced and repaired in several places. Length 105 cm.

Condition: II - III Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Wednesday, May 07, 2025 at 10 am (CEST). Lot no. 5001 - 6079. The pre-sale view will take place from April 22 - to April 26 as well as on Friday May 2nd and Monday May 5th in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CEST). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.