Lot 14

A central German wheellock rifle, so-called "Müllerbüchse", circa 1680/90

Fine Antique and Modern Firearms | A78s | Live auction | 627 Lots

Hammer price € 3,200

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Description

Octagonal barrel, slightly indented in the middle, with eight-groove rifled bore in 10.5 mm calibre. Dovetailed sights, the base of the barrel with cut frieze of pearls, imperial proofmark ("V" with crown). Lock with semi-internal wheel, spring-loaded pan cover with release button. Hammer and mechanism with finely cut springs. Double set trigger. Walnut full stock with bone nose (old repair at the bottom of the butt), isolated round bone inlays. Patch box with sliding lid, smooth iron furniture. Original, wooden ramrod with bone tip and threaded iron sleeve. Length 106.5 cm.
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General Information

Our auction "Fine Antique and Modern Firearms from 5 centuries" includes 628 lots. The descriptions are in German, with English translations of objects above a certain threshold. The printed catalogue has approx. 300 pages on high-gloss paper in the format 21x21 cm. In our high-quality thread-bound catalogue with hardback (wipeable), all lots are illustrated in color.