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Lot 264: Engraved Wheellock Sporting Rifle

Wheellock Sporting Rifle with Finely Engraved Lock

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 13, 2022

Lot 264: Engraved Wheellock Sporting Rifle

Wheellock Sporting Rifle with Finely Engraved Lock

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 13, 2022

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $7,000
Price Realized:
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Wheellock Sporting Rifle with Finely Engraved Lock

Manufacturer: European
Model: Wheel Lock
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 57
Barrel: 29 inch octagon
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1809
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 200
Class: Antique
Description:

This c. mid-17th century rifle has a swamped, rifled barrel with dovetailed blade and notch sights, a maker's mark that appears to be a man with a sword with the letter "U" to the right, and a short tang. The lock has an internal wheel, floral engraving, and bestial designs on the dog and jaw. The rifle is fired using adjustable double set triggers. The furniture is iron and includes a single ramrod ferrule (replacement) trigger guard with spire shaped finials, a sling swivel, a sling stud, and a heel plate. The stock has stag-horn/bone washers for the lock screws, raised floral relief carving at the front and rear of the cheek rest, and a wooden patchbox lid with similar relief carving visible at the front. A modern-made spanner is included.

Rating Definition:

Very good with dark gray and brown patina on the metal along with some minor pitting and crisp engraving. The stock is also very good and has some chipping around the tail of the lock, a replaced section at the front of the forend, and mild scrapes and dings. The lock has not been tested.



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