DECORATIVE COMBINATION MATCHLOCK/WHEEL LOCK GUN, PARTLY LATE 16TH CENTURY.

SN NSN. The lock original circa 1580 with replaced match and repaired dog. Maker’s mark struck and lockplate engraved with domed wheel cover engraved. Bbl octagonal, rifled with rudimentary rear sight. Sparsely engraved at breech. Later fruitwood full stock inlaid with stag horn, pallets, deer, mother of pearl flowers. Gun has large Victorian type patchbox carved in the round with a man on horseback. An extremely attractive and unusual combination wheel lock/matchlock. PROVENANCE: Martin B. Retting, Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Lockplate clean and bright. Bbl clean and bright. Stained with some minor rust. Stock inlay substantially intact but sideplate inlay with numerous cracks. 4-49795 (6,000-12,000) – Lot 2438

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
	2438	$5,750.00	DECORATIVE COMBINATION MATCHLOCK/WHEEL LOCK GUN, PARTLY LATE 16TH CENTURY. SN NSN. The lock original circa 1580 with replaced match and repaired dog. Maker’s mark struck and lockplate engraved with domed wheel cover engraved. Bbl octagonal, rifled with rudimentary rear sight. Sparsely engraved at breech. Later fruitwood full stock inlaid with stag horn, pallets, deer, mother of pearl flowers. Gun has large Victorian type patchbox carved in the round with a man on horseback. An extremely attractive and unusual combination wheel lock/matchlock. PROVENANCE: Martin B. Retting, Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Lockplate clean and bright. Bbl clean and bright. Stained with some minor rust. Stock inlay substantially intact but sideplate inlay with numerous cracks. 4-49795 (6,000-12,000) – Lot 2438 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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DECORATIVE COMBINATION MATCHLOCK/WHEEL LOCK GUN, PARTLY LATE 16TH CENTURY.