Lot 3112
A wheellock puffer for enlisted men of the Saxon Electorate Palace Life Guard (2nd model), dated 1589
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
The octagonal barrel turning to round with remnants of the original finish. Smooth bore in 16 mm calibre. One barrel struck at the breech with the year “1589”, a mark (lion with an arrow), next to the monogram “HR”, presumably for Hans Rubens of Dresden. The lock fitted with an external, enclosed wheel and folding safety catches. The spring-loaded pan cover with a release button. The lock plate stamped “M”. The delicately burled, blackened walnut stock with inlays of engraved and blackened bone. An inlaid silver plaque with finely etched warrior's head amidst leafy vines on the spherical butt end. Wooden ramrod with engraved bone tip, a threaded iron sleeve on the opposite side. Length 56 cm.Condition: II + Questions about the lot?
