Lot 3100
An Austrian wheellock rifle by Matheus Mätl in Linz, dated 1658
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1366 Lots
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.350715
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