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ferrules have an attractive twist design. The wrist has a slot for a peep sight and a silver escutcheon inscribed with script initials (the first appears to be “G”, and the second is “S”). It is
equipped with adjustable double set triggers. The stock has a horn forend cap, raised scroll and floral carving, checkering on the wrist, pierced iron scroll inlay on the cheek piece and toe, and a wooden patch box with
coordinating fittings. “8” is marked in the patch box compartment in pencil.
CONDITION: Very good with half of the refinished brown on the barrel, light gray patina on the remaining metal,
some mild pitting, crisp engraving, and general mild wear. The stock is very good and has crisp checkering and carving, and general mild scrapes and dings. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 3,750 - 5,500
LOT 313
Elaborate Janus Schindler, Chiseled, and Relief Carved Percussion Sporting Rifle - NSN,
62 cal., 29 3/4 inch octagon bbl., blue/bright finish, walnut stock. Janus Schindler of Brun is listed in “Der Neue Stockel” by Heer as active around 1780. The barrel has eight-groove rifling, a blade front sight, notch rear sight with four folding leaves, “Janus Schindler in Brun” etched among scrolls on top in the breech section, and a floral engraved breech plug. The lock
has elaborate Rococo scroll patterns as does the most of the furniture.
The trigger guard bow has a group of classic arms and armor. The iron ramrod
a small chip below the hammer,
LOT 314
Engraved, Gold Inlaid, and Carved Goellner Percussion Shotgun - NSN, 69 cal., 33 1/2 inch part
octagon bbl., brown/gold/casehardened/bright finish, walnut stock. Goellner was active around the 1820s-1840s. The
barrel has a brass blade front sight and “GOELLNER A SUHL” surrounded by scrolls in gold inlay. It is dated 1827 on the
underside of the barrel. The lock has “GOELLNER A SUHL.” in gold inlay as well and border, scroll, and storm cloud engraving and a bestial
hammer design. The trigger guard and trigger mechanism are interesting. Pulling the trigger without squeezing the tail of the trigger guard only allows
the hammer to drop to half-cock; thus, the trigger guard effectively serves as an early grip safety. The brass furniture has some attractive floral engraving, and
the stock has a contrasting horn cap, checkering on the grasping section and wrist, a cheek rest on the left, and attractive relief floral carving. “47” is marked on the forend near the tip.
CONDITION: Very fine with 90% plus period brown and gold finish, area of cleaning and pitting along the left side of the barrel flat, light original case colors and gray patina on the lock, aged patina on the brass, and general minor wear. The stock is also very fine and has crisp checkering and carving, a few dings and scrapes, a small chip at the tail of the right flat, and a hairline crack along the right side of the
comb. Mechanically fine. This is a very attractive and mechanically interesting German hunting gun. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
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