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Lot 3406:Christian Ludwig von der Fecht Superposed Load Flintlock Rifle

December 10th, 2023|Bedford, TX
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Lot 3406:Christian Ludwig von der Fecht Superposed Load Flintlock Rifle

December 10th, 2023|Bedford, TX
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Very Unique Finely Engraved, Silver and Gold Inlaid Christian Ludwig von der Fecht Superposed Load Flintlock Jager Rifle

This rifle by Christian Ludwig von der Fecht (1769-1827) is a very rare example of a civilian hunting rifle designed for superposed loads. The rifle has two locks and two triggers. The left lock sits further forward on the barrel to fire the first shot, and the rear lock sits back in the normal position to fire the second shot. With this rifle's arrangement, having both locks at full-cock would be risky since the rear shot could accidentally be fired prior to the first. It was probably intended to be used with both secure at half-cock and then have the cocks be brought to full-cock one at a time. The barrel has seven-groove rifling, a dovetailed silver blade front sight, dovetailed notch rear sight, and platinum vent liners. The left lock is secured to the barrel by a screw, and the screw to secure the right lock is concealed underneath. The locks are signed "C.L. V.D. FECHT." (right) and "IN BERLIN" (left) in gold and have border engraving. The stock has a horn forend cap, scrolling trigger guard, checkered wrist, rounded cheekpiece, silver wire inlays, a niter blue heel plate, and a wooden patchbox lid. Ramrod absent.

ConditionVery fine with 75% original brown finish, 60% original case colors, bright original gold and platinum, aged patina on the silver, strong blue and straw colors on the standing breech and heel plate, and general mild wear including some oxidation. The stock is also very fine and has crisp checkering, scattered dings and scratches, and some edge wear. Mechanically fine. The writer cannot recall another example quite like this. Truly unique!
Details
ManufacturerGerman
ModelJaeger
TypeRifle
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge60
Barrel22 1/2 inch octagon
Finishbrown/casehardened/niter blue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views1250
Catalog page231
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