Lot 3100

An Austrian wheellock rifle by Matheus Mätl in Linz, dated 1658

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1366 Lots

Starting Price € 2,800

Countdown for bids : 14 days and 11 hours left

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Description

Octagonal barrel with eight-groove rifled bore in 12.2 mm calibre. Signed “Matheus Mätl 1658” above the breech before a struck rosette mark, with a dovetailed folding rear sight with fine cut base in front. Smooth lock plate with enclosed, semi-external wheel, the pan cover in working order. Hair trigger with German set trigger. Walnut full stock with iron and horn mounts. Patch box with spring-loaded lidded cover (wood partially replaced), cheek piece with floral inlays of bone and nacre. Wooden ramrod with brass-sleeved tip. Stock with signs of use and minor repairs. Length 109 cm.
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General Information

The auction starts on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 2:30 pm (CET), start subject to the timing of the preceding auction, with Lot no. 2001 - 2505 and continues on Wednesday 18, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 2506 - 1369.The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.