FINE AND VERY RARE WHEEL LOCK RIFLE, POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS A WORK BY THE MEISTER DER TIERKOPFRANKE BY DR. HANS SCHEDELMANN, ILLUSTRATED AND DESCRIBED AS NO. 18 IN HIS SCHOLARLY ARTICLE, THE MASTER OF THE ANIMAL HEAD SCROLL.

SN NSN. There are a number of wheel locks ascribed to the Meister der Teirkopfranke, but to find one positively identified by the renowned Dr. Schedelmann is a rarity. This rifle described by Dr. Schedelmann as “Wheellock rifle, on cheekpiece and sideplate a depiction of the Virgin and the unicorn, the barrel and lock richly ornamented, on the barrel the mark “MF” (cf. Stockel, II, a3910) Author’s collection, Salzburg.” The rifle has a lockplate with internal wheel and engraving (badly rubbed), cock engraved with a dog and monster. The bbl by the gun maker “MF” is engraved throughout its length with fanciful human faces and the crowned double headed eagle of Austria. Stock is elegantly carved with animals, flowers, and scrolls. Forend is fluted. Stag horn inlays of rabbits, foxes, and the Virgin with a fox running through her drapery. Deeply rifled heavy octagonal bbl. Sliding patchbox is original. An opportunity to obtain a genuine autograph wheelock by the Meister der Teirkopfranke from the most famous authority on this particular maker. PROVENANCE: Dr. Hans Schedelmann. Publication “Arms & Armor Annual”, pp. 190-191. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Lockplate cleaned bright obliterating most of the engraving. Bbl is crisp with engraving still sharp, though there is some minor pitting towards the muzzle. Stock carving is extremely crisp retaining nearly all its original definition. Inlay on patchbox possibly a replacement. Ramrod possibly the original. 4-49850 (15,000-30,000) – Lot 2427

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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	2427	$0.00	FINE AND VERY RARE WHEEL LOCK RIFLE, POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS A WORK BY THE MEISTER DER TIERKOPFRANKE BY DR. HANS SCHEDELMANN, ILLUSTRATED AND DESCRIBED AS NO. 18 IN HIS SCHOLARLY ARTICLE, THE MASTER OF THE ANIMAL HEAD SCROLL. SN NSN. There are a number of wheel locks ascribed to the Meister der Teirkopfranke, but to find one positively identified by the renowned Dr. Schedelmann is a rarity. This rifle described by Dr. Schedelmann as “Wheellock rifle, on cheekpiece and sideplate a depiction of the Virgin and the unicorn, the barrel and lock richly ornamented, on the barrel the mark “MF” (cf. Stockel, II, a3910) Author’s collection, Salzburg.” The rifle has a lockplate with internal wheel and engraving (badly rubbed), cock engraved with a dog and monster. The bbl by the gun maker “MF” is engraved throughout its length with fanciful human faces and the crowned double headed eagle of Austria. Stock is elegantly carved with animals, flowers, and scrolls. Forend is fluted. Stag horn inlays of rabbits, foxes, and the Virgin with a fox running through her drapery. Deeply rifled heavy octagonal bbl. Sliding patchbox is original. An opportunity to obtain a genuine autograph wheelock by the Meister der Teirkopfranke from the most famous authority on this particular maker. PROVENANCE: Dr. Hans Schedelmann. Publication “Arms & Armor Annual”, pp. 190-191. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Lockplate cleaned bright obliterating most of the engraving. Bbl is crisp with engraving still sharp, though there is some minor pitting towards the muzzle. Stock carving is extremely crisp retaining nearly all its original definition. Inlay on patchbox possibly a replacement. Ramrod possibly the original. 4-49850 (15,000-30,000) – Lot 2427 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 AND VERY RARE WHEEL LOCK RIFLE, POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS A WORK BY THE MEISTER DER TIERKOPFRANKE BY DR. HANS SCHEDELMANN, ILLUSTRATED AND DESCRIBED AS NO. 18 IN HIS SCHOLARLY ARTICLE, THE MASTER OF THE ANIMAL HEAD SCROLL.