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  • Auction Catalog #74
  • Lot #3202
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Lot #3203

Lot 3202: Germanic Wheel Lock Hunting Rifle

Attractive Engraved and Inlaid Germanic Combination Wheel/Match Lock Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 9, 2018

Lot 3202: Germanic Wheel Lock Hunting Rifle

Attractive Engraved and Inlaid Germanic Combination Wheel/Match Lock Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 9, 2018

Estimated Price: $5,500 - $8,500
Price Realized:
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Attractive Engraved and Inlaid Germanic Combination Wheel/Match Lock Rifle

Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Wheel Lock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 56
Barrel: 34 1/4 inch octagon
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 1319
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 85
Class: Antique
Description:

The lock has a makers mark to the rear of the wheel that consists of "G" and "H" flanking a symbol (sort of looks like a compass and square). There is light engraving on some of the parts including the internal components. The lock also has serpentine for use as a match lock. The swamped barrel has a blade front and grooved block rear sight, and it has an adjustable trigger. The stock has extensive staghorn/bone inlays with a variety of animals, mythical beasts, and floral patterns; an armed man is on the bottom at the ramrod entry point, and the patch box lid has a nude woman wearing a chastity device with what is presumably its key hanging above her from an archway.

Rating Definition:

Very good with mottle gray and brown patina, oil/varnish residue, some surface oxidation/light pitting, and general marks and scratches. The stock has some replaced inlays, cracking and repairs on the forend, an absent inlay on the top of the butt, varnish/oil and dirt throughout, and some chips. Mechanically untested but looks complete.



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