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Lot 3135:Germanic Wheel Lock Puffer Pistol

April 15th, 2018|Rock Island, IL

Lot 3135:Germanic Wheel Lock Puffer Pistol

April 15th, 2018|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$5,000 - $7,500

Victorian Germanic Wheel Lock Puffer Pistol

The only markings are two illegible marks on the lock plate. The stock has scroll designs, round floral motifs, some mythical beasts, and bands.

ConditionFair overall as built from mixed parts with mild pitting, gray and brown patina, and some light oil stains on the metal. The stock has some cracked inlays, a hollowed out lock inlet, incomplete lock, seam visible in the bore, modern nail securing the trigger, some glue visible primarily near the muzzle, material absent on the bottom of the wrist, some inlays of different material, and moderate overall wear. Overall an attractive display piece.

Details

ManufacturerUnknown

ModelWheellock

TypePistol

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge56

Barrel15 inch round

Finishbright

Stockhardwood

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page68