GOOD SILESIAN WHEEL LOCK TSCHINKE, CIRCA 1650.

SN NSN. Lock of characteristic Silesian form with external main spring and finely engraved dog featuring sea monster and dove, scrolls and pellets. Bbl gilded and engraved in three panels in typical Silesian manner. Stock finely and sparsely inlaid in white stag horn enriched with scrolls, pellets, and mother of pearl flowers. This Tschinke is in overall fine condition and an excellent example of the type. PROVENANCE: Clay P. Bedford. Michael Ross. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Lock very fine, retaining considerable original gilding. Engraving extremely crisp. Bbl retaining considerable original gilding and traces of original fire bluing. Tubular rear sight retaining considerable blue and gilt. Stag horn inlay very crisp with few if any replacements. Overall very fine. Trigger guard retains considerable original fire bluing. 4-50045 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2436

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
	2436	$20,700.00	GOOD SILESIAN WHEEL LOCK TSCHINKE, CIRCA 1650. SN NSN. Lock of characteristic Silesian form with external main spring and finely engraved dog featuring sea monster and dove, scrolls and pellets. Bbl gilded and engraved in three panels in typical Silesian manner. Stock finely and sparsely inlaid in white stag horn enriched with scrolls, pellets, and mother of pearl flowers. This Tschinke is in overall fine condition and an excellent example of the type. PROVENANCE: Clay P. Bedford. Michael Ross. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Lock very fine, retaining considerable original gilding. Engraving extremely crisp. Bbl retaining considerable original gilding and traces of original fire bluing. Tubular rear sight retaining considerable blue and gilt. Stag horn inlay very crisp with few if any replacements. Overall very fine. Trigger guard retains considerable original fire bluing. 4-50045 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2436 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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GOOD SILESIAN WHEEL LOCK TSCHINKE, CIRCA 1650.