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Lot 3206: Late 17th Century J. Zeller Marked Wheellock Target Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 9, 2018

Lot 3206: Late 17th Century J. Zeller Marked Wheellock Target Rifle

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 9, 2018

Estimated Price: $5,000 - $7,000
Price Realized:
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Late 17th Century J. Zeller Marked Wheellock Target Rifle

Manufacturer: Johann Zeller
Model: Wheellock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 62
Barrel: 28 1/4 inch octagon
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1056
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 87
Class: Antique
Description:

The barrel has fixed sights and is marked "*JOHANN*ZELLER*16*62*" on the top flat with a band of engraving at the breech. The action components feature a broad scroll engraving which incorporates a mythical animal head on the lock. Double set triggers and finger groove trigger guard. The right side of the buttstock has a compartment for the included spanner. The lid of this compartment is a combination of wood and horn. The full length stock has horn inlays accented with an inlaid scroll pattern, a cheekpiece, a horn forend cap and horn ramrod pipes. The rifle has a wooden ramrod.

Rating Definition:

Very good. The rifle has a bright metal with the balance mottled gray patina with some fine pin point pitting. The stock is also very good with a number of minor handling marks and repairs. The ramrod pipes are missing some bone material. Most of the inlays remain. The engraving is crisp.



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