FINE HIGH ART GERMAN WHEEL LOCK RIFLE, CIRCA 1650.

SN NSN. This extremely attractive rifle has engraved lockplate with internal wheel, elaborately engraved and pierced dog. Pierced dog spring cover, pan cover chiseled with a mustachioed face. Octagonal bbl engraved with a helmeted naked soldier and florals at muzzle and rear sight. Walnut full stock extensively and elaborately inlaid with rabbits, sea monsters, nude women, satyrs, and a large rampant unicorn in white stag horn further enhanced with mother of pearl flowers and swags, horn tendrils and pellets. Underside of stock has large well detailed eagle clutching an enormous arrow in his talon. Patchbox features and elaborately scrimshawed hunting scene with dog, stag and hunter on horseback. A very attractive high art wheel lock rifle with magnificent cheek piece inlay of rampant unicorn. SIZE: Collection of Dr. Richard Gadler. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Lock and bbl polished bright, engraving slightly rubbed, engraving on hammer badly rubbed. Stock has undergone considerable restoration to inlays, mostly on butt. Forend substantially intact and scrimshaw extremely crisp and attractive. Pan possibly replaced. 4-49760 (20,000-40,000) – Lot 2426

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2426	$33,350.00	FINE HIGH ART GERMAN WHEEL LOCK RIFLE, CIRCA 1650. SN NSN. This extremely attractive rifle has engraved lockplate with internal wheel, elaborately engraved and pierced dog. Pierced dog spring cover, pan cover chiseled with a mustachioed face. Octagonal bbl engraved with a helmeted naked soldier and florals at muzzle and rear sight. Walnut full stock extensively and elaborately inlaid with rabbits, sea monsters, nude women, satyrs, and a large rampant unicorn in white stag horn further enhanced with mother of pearl flowers and swags, horn tendrils and pellets. Underside of stock has large well detailed eagle clutching an enormous arrow in his talon. Patchbox features and elaborately scrimshawed hunting scene with dog, stag and hunter on horseback. A very attractive high art wheel lock rifle with magnificent cheek piece inlay of rampant unicorn. SIZE: Collection of Dr. Richard Gadler. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Lock and bbl polished bright, engraving slightly rubbed, engraving on hammer badly rubbed. Stock has undergone considerable restoration to inlays, mostly on butt. Forend substantially intact and scrimshaw extremely crisp and attractive. Pan possibly replaced. 4-49760 (20,000-40,000) – Lot 2426 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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FINE HIGH ART GERMAN WHEEL LOCK RIFLE, CIRCA 1650.