Lot 5028

A southern German boy's wheellock rifle, circa 1720

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

Hammer price € 3,100

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Description

An earlier, octagonal to round barrel with six grooves, calibre 11 mm. Dovetailed sights. On the underside of the barrel the mark of the Danner family of gun smiths from Nuremberg. Probably the "recycled" barrel of a wheellock pistol from the 17th century. The breech plug absent. Delicate lock with internal wheel. Trigger with set trigger. Fullstock of beautifully grained Tuja wood with inlays of cut and blackened bone. Patchbox with sliding cover. Cheekpiece with an oval mother-of-pearl inlay. A later ramrod with a dark horn tip. Length 69.5 cm.

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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.