GOOD GERMAN WHEEL LOCK RIFLE, CARVED IN THE MANNER OF JOHANN MICHAEL MAUCHER OF SCHWABISCH GMUND, CIRCA 1650.

SN NSN. This most interesting carved wheel lock actually bears the initials of the famed Michael Maucher on the stock behind the tang. Whether these are the initials of the master himself or carved at a later date cannot be determined. Regardless, the carving is of a very high order and good quality throughout. The lock is extremely plain with internal wheel and cover pierced with two circles and an arrow. The finely formed hammer is finely engraved, possibly missing part of the top jaw. Bbl is octagonal and bears maker’s initials “IH” and stamped mark of a unicorn rampant at breech. Stock carved with monster face under lock. Stag and dog on side cheek piece inside carved with hunter firing a wheel lock. Forend nicely fluted. Patchbox carved in high relief with an armored solder, possibly St. George slaying the dragon. Plain horn forend cap and ramrod pipe, likely replaced. Any gun by or attributed to Michael Maucher is a rare and desirable work of art and this piece is no exception. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Lock clean and bright. Bbl clean and bright, stained but with no pitting. Stock has magnificent centuries old honey colored patination with carving somewhat worn but most attractive. 4-50072 (15,000-30,000) – Lot 2431

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
	2431	$13,225.00	GOOD GERMAN WHEEL LOCK RIFLE, CARVED IN THE MANNER OF JOHANN MICHAEL MAUCHER OF SCHWABISCH GMUND, CIRCA 1650. SN NSN. This most interesting carved wheel lock actually bears the initials of the famed Michael Maucher on the stock behind the tang. Whether these are the initials of the master himself or carved at a later date cannot be determined. Regardless, the carving is of a very high order and good quality throughout. The lock is extremely plain with internal wheel and cover pierced with two circles and an arrow. The finely formed hammer is finely engraved, possibly missing part of the top jaw. Bbl is octagonal and bears maker’s initials “IH” and stamped mark of a unicorn rampant at breech. Stock carved with monster face under lock. Stag and dog on side cheek piece inside carved with hunter firing a wheel lock. Forend nicely fluted. Patchbox carved in high relief with an armored solder, possibly St. George slaying the dragon. Plain horn forend cap and ramrod pipe, likely replaced. Any gun by or attributed to Michael Maucher is a rare and desirable work of art and this piece is no exception. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Lock clean and bright. Bbl clean and bright, stained but with no pitting. Stock has magnificent centuries old honey colored patination with carving somewhat worn but most attractive. 4-50072 (15,000-30,000) – Lot 2431 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 GERMAN WHEEL LOCK RIFLE, CARVED IN THE MANNER OF JOHANN MICHAEL MAUCHER OF SCHWABISCH GMUND, CIRCA 1650.