Lot 3103
A German wheellock rifle, circa 1730
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
Octagonal barrel slightly constricted in the middle with six-groove rifled bore in 13 mm calibre. Lavishly engraved wheellock with hunting scene. Internal wheel, spring-loaded pan cover. Hair trigger with set trigger and external safety (grip broken off). Lightly carved walnut full stock with brass furniture and horn nose. Cheekpiece retached, with minor restorations. Engraved horn inlay set into the cheekpiece; the stock comb inlaid with brass letters "INRI". Patch box on the right with spring-loaded lid. Wooden ramrod with horn tip. Length 120 cm.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
