LARGE COMPOSITE BALL BUTT WHEEL LOCK PISTOL (PUFFER) IN THE SAXON MANNER, PARTLY LATE 17TH CENTURY.

SN NSN. The lock is from a wheel lock rifle adapted to the pistol sometime in the 19th century when the rest of it was assembled. Lock is well engraved with a sea monster on the hammer and further monster on the lock blade itself, and a snake on the dog spring cover. Internal wheel as is characteristic of the late 17th and early 18th century German wheel locks. Octagonal to rnd bbl is rifled. Walnut full stock is profusely and elaborately inlaid with hop leaves, pellets and scrolls. Additionally inlaid with riders on horseback. Thumb piece is an imitation of Austrian Royal Arms. Ball butt inlaid with hop leaves, flowers and human faces. A gilt bronze buttcap featuring two riders in combat. A large and showy Victorian wheel lock pistol with a fine original period lock. PROVENANCE: Dr. Richard Gadler collection, California; Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Elaborately stock inlay mostly intact with a few minor replacements. Metal condition very good. 4-49759 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2442

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
	2442	$5,175.00	LARGE COMPOSITE BALL BUTT WHEEL LOCK PISTOL (PUFFER) IN THE SAXON MANNER, PARTLY LATE 17TH CENTURY. SN NSN. The lock is from a wheel lock rifle adapted to the pistol sometime in the 19th century when the rest of it was assembled. Lock is well engraved with a sea monster on the hammer and further monster on the lock blade itself, and a snake on the dog spring cover. Internal wheel as is characteristic of the late 17th and early 18th century German wheel locks. Octagonal to rnd bbl is rifled. Walnut full stock is profusely and elaborately inlaid with hop leaves, pellets and scrolls. Additionally inlaid with riders on horseback. Thumb piece is an imitation of Austrian Royal Arms. Ball butt inlaid with hop leaves, flowers and human faces. A gilt bronze buttcap featuring two riders in combat. A large and showy Victorian wheel lock pistol with a fine original period lock. PROVENANCE: Dr. Richard Gadler collection, California; Collection of Dr. Douglas Sirkin. CONDITION: Elaborately stock inlay mostly intact with a few minor replacements. Metal condition very good. 4-49759 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 2442 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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LARGE COMPOSITE BALL BUTT WHEEL LOCK PISTOL (PUFFER) IN THE SAXON MANNER, PARTLY LATE 17TH CENTURY.