FINE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED WHEEL LOCK HUNTING RIFLE BY MARCUS ZELLNER IN VIENNA CIRCA 1720 FEATURED IN AN ARTICLE BY JOE KINDIG III.

SN NSN. Very fine example of Zellner’s art. Lock sparsely engraved but boldly signed in a reserve “Marcus Zellner In Wienn”. Hammer engraved with shells and scrolls. Octagonal bbl with Zellner’s signature inlaid in gold. Breech inlaid with gold tendrils, muzzle inlaid with gold tendrils as well. Octagonal bbl heavily rifled with 2-position rear sight. Dark walnut stock inlaid with panels of fire gilded bronze and rococo style. Finely carved with scrolls and flowers, enhanced with silver wire and silver plaques. A fine example of 18th century German gun making by one of the great masters who accepted commissions from the crowned heads of Europe and is justly famed for his gilt bronze mountings. PROVENANCE: Joseph Kindig III, York, Pennsylvania. Publication The Kentucky Rifle Association, “Artistic Ingredients of the Long Rifle”. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Lock has no original finish. Bbl has considerable fading original bluing. Stock is crisp throughout but has several significant chips on both sides of forend. Most original silver wire present. Minor crack under lockplate. Orthoptic rear sight missing and one screw missing from gilt bronze inlay on top of stock. 4-49895 (15,000-30,000) – Lot 2429

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
	2429	$16,675.00	FINE GILT BRONZE MOUNTED WHEEL LOCK HUNTING RIFLE BY MARCUS ZELLNER IN VIENNA CIRCA 1720 FEATURED IN AN ARTICLE BY JOE KINDIG III. SN NSN. Very fine example of Zellner’s art. Lock sparsely engraved but boldly signed in a reserve “Marcus Zellner In Wienn”. Hammer engraved with shells and scrolls. Octagonal bbl with Zellner’s signature inlaid in gold. Breech inlaid with gold tendrils, muzzle inlaid with gold tendrils as well. Octagonal bbl heavily rifled with 2-position rear sight. Dark walnut stock inlaid with panels of fire gilded bronze and rococo style. Finely carved with scrolls and flowers, enhanced with silver wire and silver plaques. A fine example of 18th century German gun making by one of the great masters who accepted commissions from the crowned heads of Europe and is justly famed for his gilt bronze mountings. PROVENANCE: Joseph Kindig III, York, Pennsylvania. Publication The Kentucky Rifle Association, “Artistic Ingredients of the Long Rifle”. Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Lock has no original finish. Bbl has considerable fading original bluing. Stock is crisp throughout but has several significant chips on both sides of forend. Most original silver wire present. Minor crack under lockplate. Orthoptic rear sight missing and one screw missing from gilt bronze inlay on top of stock. 4-49895 (15,000-30,000) – Lot 2429 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 GILT BRONZE MOUNTED WHEEL LOCK HUNTING RIFLE BY MARCUS ZELLNER IN VIENNA CIRCA 1720 FEATURED IN AN ARTICLE BY JOE KINDIG III.