Lot 5022

A Silesian wheel-lock teschinke with brass adorned lock, circa 1650

Fine Antique and Modern Firearms | A83s | Live auction | 725 Lots

Description

Slender, in the middle slightly bellied octagonal barrel rifled with six grooves in 8 mm calibre. Brass and iron dovetail sights, illegible mark struck at the breech. Lock of typical form with external hammer spring and applied engraved brass plaques. Safety button, spring-loaded pan cover with release button. Walnut full stock with rich inlays of engraved and blackened bone. Patchbox with spring-loaded sliding cover, iron indented finger guard. Wooden ramrod with engraved bone tip. Length 122 cm.

Condition: II + Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction includes 726 lots and starts on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 at 10 am (CET). Lot no. 5001 - 5727. The pre-sale viewing will take place from Oct. 18 - 21 and Oct. 28 - 31, 2020 from 2 to 6 pm (CET). However, the number of participants for both auction and viewing is limited due to Covid-19 restrictions and requires an appointment. Bring your favourite breathing mask! Prior to any visit please check our website - we'll update it as soon as the situation changes.