Lot 5024

A German wheel-lock rifle, dated 1655

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

Hammer price € 3,600

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Description

Octagonal, in the centre slightly waisted barrel rifled with six grooves in 9.5 mm calibre. Dovetail iron sights. Signature "Wolf Praun Schmit 1655" with cross mark struck at the breech. Lock with semi-internal wheel, sliding pan cover, engraved hammer. Trigger with adjustable set trigger. Walnut full stock with engraved bone nose. Inlaid into the cheekpiece a plaque of engraved mother-of-pearl. Patchbox with spring-loaded lid. Iron indented finger guard, wooden ramrod with engraved bone tip. Length 99 cm.

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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.