Lot 1403
A German wheellock rifle, the "Müllerbüchse", with lavish bone inlays, circa 1680
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A106aw | Live auction | 581 Lots
Hammer price € 2,800
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The octagonal barrel constricted in the middle with eight-groove rifled bore in 16.5 mm calibre. Dovetailed iron and brass sights. The lock fitted with an external wheel, the cover engraved with a double-headed eagle. Spring-lock pan cover, the release button has been lost. Set trigger. The walnut full shaft with lavish inlays of delicately engraved and blackened bone. Embellished with mascarons and fruit festoons. A silver plaque nailed onto the cheek piece: a three-dimensional representation of a panther tussling with a wild boar. The forearm with restored fractures, some parts replaced. Inset wooden ramrod with bone tip. Length 106 cm.Condition: II - III Questions about the lot?
